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MJ16 GGV

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,740 mi
Last recorded158,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 GGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 158,740 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 138,994 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 116,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished, tread depth low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,455 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread worn away (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,844 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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MJ16 GGV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ16 GGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ16 GGV registered?

MJ16 GGV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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