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2016 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,967 mi
Last recorded138,967 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 SVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,030 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 120,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,591 miles

Brake wear indicator is on even brake pads looks like new.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,647 miles

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

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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2 SVG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2 SVG, 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 2 SVG?

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What year was 2 SVG registered?

2 SVG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is 2 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 SVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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