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SA16 ZSO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,019 mi
Last recorded82,019 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 82,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,066 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 71,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R19 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,518 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

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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SA16 ZSO 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 81.8%.

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 SA16 ZSO, 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 SA16 ZSO registered?

SA16 ZSO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SA16 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 ZSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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