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SK16 LKZ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,062 mi
Last recorded43,062 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 LKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 40,024 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,716 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,697 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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SK16 LKZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 SK16 LKZ, 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 SK16 LKZ registered?

SK16 LKZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is SK16 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 LKZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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