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4174 PK

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4174 PK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front discs are pitted and scored on the inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner side wall has multiple cuts to the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and scored on the inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear pads wearing thin (both n/s and o/s) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,651 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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4174 PK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 4174 PK, 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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4174 PK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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