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277 SKS

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration277 SKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 99,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,756 miles

vehicle fitted with undertray restricting inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,055 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 25,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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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277 SKS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 277 SKS, 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

How do I check the history of 277 SKS?

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What year was 277 SKS registered?

277 SKS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is 277 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 277 SKS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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