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SC16 ZCA

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,312 mi
Last recorded96,312 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 ZCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,546 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,658 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,654 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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SC16 ZCA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 SC16 ZCA, 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 SC16 ZCA?

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What year was SC16 ZCA registered?

SC16 ZCA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SC16 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 ZCA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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