MOT Status
ValidMileage
250,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emission too clean
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Emission too clean
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM16 JWF is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 SM16 JWF, 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 SM16 JWF registered?
SM16 JWF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2016.
Is SM16 JWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM16 JWF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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