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S9 ELU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,729 mi
Last recorded151,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 ELU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 151,729 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2025 130,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 130,503 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,952 miles

parking brake switch damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,045 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 77,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,416 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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S9 ELU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 S9 ELU, 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

How do I check the history of S9 ELU?

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What year was S9 ELU registered?

S9 ELU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is S9 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 ELU 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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