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SE16 XYB

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,438 mi
Last recorded55,438 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 XYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 55,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 44,378 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,325 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,550 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,156 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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SE16 XYB is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYB, 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 SE16 XYB?

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What year was SE16 XYB registered?

SE16 XYB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is SE16 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE16 XYB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE16 XYB have outstanding finance?

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