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SK 2478

2016 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK 2478
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,094 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 58,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 53,775 miles

Offside Front Shocker dust cover split.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,734 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 21,494 miles

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

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

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

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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SK 2478 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 SK 2478, 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 SK 2478?

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What year was SK 2478 registered?

SK 2478 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is SK 2478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK 2478 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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