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BF16 DNV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 DNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 64,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads wearing low

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

Offside Front Brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,053 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 38,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,246 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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BF16 DNV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF16 DNV, 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 BF16 DNV registered?

BF16 DNV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BF16 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 DNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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