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1611 ME

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,490 mi
Last recorded27,490 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1611 ME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 27,490 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 25,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 21,199 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 17,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 14,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 11,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 8,195 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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1611 ME is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1611 ME, 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 1611 ME registered?

1611 ME is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is 1611 ME safe to buy?

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