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SJ16 SRH

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,483 mi
Last recorded143,483 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 SRH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 143,483 miles

Offside Rear differentials bushes worn rear offside

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 135,608 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 18 Mar 2024 129,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 118,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,440 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,989 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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SJ16 SRH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJ16 SRH, 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 SJ16 SRH registered?

SJ16 SRH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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