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WV16 LGW

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,128 mi
Last recorded186,128 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 LGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 186,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 181,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 175,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 168,714 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 168,711 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear under 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,510 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 150,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 125,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,854 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,595 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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WV16 LGW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV16 LGW, 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 WV16 LGW registered?

WV16 LGW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WV16 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 LGW shows 18 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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