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PE16 KTD

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,450 mi
Last recorded228,450 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 KTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 228,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 228,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour bulb needs replacing (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 228,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 196,106 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 196,106 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,633 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 155,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.0mm 225/55/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.0mm 225/55/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 125,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,357 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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PE16 KTD is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE16 KTD, 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 PE16 KTD registered?

PE16 KTD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is PE16 KTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE16 KTD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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