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MV16 JJE

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

284,345 mi
Last recorded284,345 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 JJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 284,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 253,492 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 253,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 229,919 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 209,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 184,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 177,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 169,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 144,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,111 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,581 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,651 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 46,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 19,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,520 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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MV16 JJE is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV16 JJE, 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

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What year was MV16 JJE registered?

MV16 JJE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is MV16 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV16 JJE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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