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SB16 EFC

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,903 mi
Last recorded62,903 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB16 EFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,896 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 52,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (265/40/18)(STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (265/40/18)(STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,391 miles

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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SB16 EFC is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB16 EFC, 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 SB16 EFC registered?

SB16 EFC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SB16 EFC safe to buy?

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