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SK16 UKV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 UKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,301 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 67,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 59,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,552 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,793 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 44,793 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Worn though touching wheel (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 37,220 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 Bridgestone turanza runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 Bridgestone turanza runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,241 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 21 Feb 2019 21,831 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 UKV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 SK16 UKV, 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 SK16 UKV registered?

SK16 UKV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is SK16 UKV safe to buy?

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