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WG16 LCT

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,087 mi
Last recorded177,087 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 LCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 177,087 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 155,272 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 149,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,958 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,879 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 105,875 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,101 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,418 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,493 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 41,095 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,930 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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WG16 LCT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG16 LCT, 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 WG16 LCT registered?

WG16 LCT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is WG16 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 LCT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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