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AW11 VYW

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,784 mi
Last recorded38,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW11 VYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 38,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,920 miles

Front screen washers need adjusting

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

gear box mount damage

Fail 28 Feb 2025 108,920 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front screen washers need adjusting

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

gear box mount damage

Pass 3 Feb 2025 38,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,177 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front advise adjustment on washer jet

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner brake pads getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s rear brakes slight binding

gearbox mounting/cross member damage

Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,737 miles

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox crossmember damaged ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 94,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner surface cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox crossmember damaged ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,023 miles

gearbox crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 86,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (225/55/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,244 miles

Gearbox mounting defective accident damage to gearbox crossmember and undertrays ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,202 miles

Central accident damage to gearbox cross member and under tray

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 31,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,421 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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AW11 VYW is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AW11 VYW, 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 AW11 VYW registered?

AW11 VYW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2016.

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