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SD16 ACM

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,590 mi
Last recorded78,590 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 ACM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,393 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 71,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail has gone through tread and out the side wall inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,946 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 65,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,572 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,350 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,985 miles

Front Inner pads low

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits 275 /40 / r18

Offside Rear tyre close to limits

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,978 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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SD16 ACM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 SD16 ACM, 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 SD16 ACM registered?

SD16 ACM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SD16 ACM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 ACM 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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