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WJ16 BGU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,151 mi
Last recorded146,151 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 BGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 125,166 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 73,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin severe (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear bump stop perished and casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,848 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,105 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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WJ16 BGU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WJ16 BGU, 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 WJ16 BGU registered?

WJ16 BGU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is WJ16 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 BGU 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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