MOT Status
ValidMileage
300,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUTINGS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper and Lower Section (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUTINGS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper and Lower Section (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
driver advised on damage to rear bumper and tailgate
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ16 VHG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 VHG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MJ16 VHG?
You can check the full history of MJ16 VHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MJ16 VHG registered?
MJ16 VHG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2016.
Is MJ16 VHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ16 VHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MJ16 VHG have outstanding finance?
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