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S4 AHC

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 AHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 101,785 miles

Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2025 97,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 96,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 86,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 86,369 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,076 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 76,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 65,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,200 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 55,200 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,883 miles

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NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,151 miles

FRONT WASHERS MUCH IMPROVED BUT SLIGHTLY WEAK.

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UNABLE TO INSPECT VARIOUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE DUE TO A LARGE SPLASH SHIELD BEEN FITTED.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 36,151 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

UNABLE TO INSPECT VARIOUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE DUE TO A LARGE SPLASH SHIELD BEEN FITTED.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,846 miles

DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT LENS.

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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S4 AHC is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S4 AHC, 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 S4 AHC registered?

S4 AHC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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