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BN16 ZDU

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,724 mi
Last recorded103,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 ZDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/shock absorber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/shock absorber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 43,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,320 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 25,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,452 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill cover trims fitted preventing full inspection to lower sills.

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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BN16 ZDU 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 88.9%.

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 BN16 ZDU, 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 BN16 ZDU registered?

BN16 ZDU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BN16 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 ZDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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