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SE16 KKS

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

216,087 mi
Last recorded216,087 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 KKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 216,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 211,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 207,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 199,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 187,667 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 176,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 175,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 157,708 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,707 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,707 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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SE16 KKS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 SE16 KKS, 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 SE16 KKS registered?

SE16 KKS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is SE16 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE16 KKS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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