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SR16 DCE

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 DCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 98,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 95,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 95,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,796 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 67,340 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,341 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 48,683 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,984 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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SR16 DCE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 SR16 DCE, 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 SR16 DCE registered?

SR16 DCE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is SR16 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 DCE 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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