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BT16 USW

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,074 mi
Last recorded112,074 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 USW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,074 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 105,079 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 103,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 90,536 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 66,921 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 48,728 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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BT16 USW is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 BT16 USW, 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 BT16 USW registered?

BT16 USW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is BT16 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 USW 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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