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SE16 XYJ

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,345 mi
Last recorded44,345 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 44,345 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Central Front Upper OBJECT ON THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER AND OUTER ARMS...FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER AND OUTER ARMS..FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 40,368 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Fail 10 May 2024 35,616 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,227 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITQABLE LEVEL

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Fail 15 Jun 2023 30,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITQABLE LEVEL

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,232 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,226 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.87MM 225/55/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2,68MM 225/55/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 17,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,245 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 XYJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SE16 XYJ, 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.

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What year was SE16 XYJ registered?

SE16 XYJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is SE16 XYJ safe to buy?

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