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S4 FGT

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,466 mi
Last recorded137,466 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 137,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,231 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 131,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 84,559 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,011 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside componets.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,965 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 33,972 miles

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

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 FGT is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FGT, 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 S4 FGT registered?

S4 FGT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is S4 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 FGT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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