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6 HJM

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,119 mi
Last recorded48,119 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 HJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 48,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside front and nearside front brake disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear disks corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal leaking on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 48,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside front and nearside front brake disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear disks corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal leaking on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 25,428 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 16,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 13,067 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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6 HJM 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 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 6 HJM, 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 6 HJM registered?

6 HJM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is 6 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 HJM 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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