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BL16 NTM

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 NTM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,710 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 145,689 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 133,656 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 133,609 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,028 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 112,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,601 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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BL16 NTM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL16 NTM, 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 BL16 NTM registered?

BL16 NTM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is BL16 NTM safe to buy?

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