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S11 HKE

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 HKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 206,559 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 206,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 200,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 200,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 295/40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 194,268 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 194,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 189,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pinhole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 188,972 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pinhole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,617 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 185,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 183,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 178,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 170,530 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 170,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 164,176 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre bead protector damaged but not exposing chords

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are bald and close to chords on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

components obscured by trims and covers etc

rear tyres appear to be incorrect size...do not appear to fill rim as per normal

Fail 17 May 2017 164,176 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre bead protector damaged but not exposing chords

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are bald and close to chords on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

components obscured by trims and covers etc

rear tyres appear to be incorrect size...do not appear to fill rim as per normal

Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 150,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

rattle from exhaust centre section

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 143,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 138,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 132,500 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 132,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 123,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre outer walls and road wheels scuffed

bonnet damaged

drivers door damaged

front brake discs and pads heavily worn

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,548 miles

All tyres have damage to outer sidewalls not showing cords

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S11 HKE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 S11 HKE, 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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S11 HKE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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