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PN16 SFE

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 SFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,107 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 89,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,279 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Dashboard camera disconnected prior to MOT test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,977 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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PN16 SFE is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN16 SFE, 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 PN16 SFE registered?

PN16 SFE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is PN16 SFE safe to buy?

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