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274X316

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X316
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 63,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 55,037 miles

Low coolant on Pre Check

Fail 21 May 2024 55,037 miles

Low coolant on Pre Check

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 36,248 miles

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

Rear Differential Bush slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,320 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 17 May 2019 19,167 miles

under vehicle covered

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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274X316 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 274X316, 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 274X316 registered?

274X316 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is 274X316 safe to buy?

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