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B11 WRD

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,353 mi
Last recorded58,353 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 WRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,471 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 9 Mar 2023 43,111 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 31,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,844 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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B11 WRD 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 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 B11 WRD, 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

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What year was B11 WRD registered?

B11 WRD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is B11 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 WRD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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