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BP65 URJ

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP65 URJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 99,314 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 86,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sets of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts inner pads advice replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads advice replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,298 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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BP65 URJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BP65 URJ, 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 BP65 URJ registered?

BP65 URJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is BP65 URJ safe to buy?

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