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BV16 NBJ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,924 mi
Last recorded126,924 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,924 miles

Nearside Rear wearing edge of tyre

front and rear bumpers damaged

osf nsf bottom arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Mar 2026 126,521 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing edge of tyre

front and rear bumpers damaged

osf nsf bottom arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,487 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn, cracked and perished but no excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 114,448 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers juddering and smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn, cracked and perished but no excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

impact type damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,527 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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BV16 NBJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV16 NBJ, 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 BV16 NBJ registered?

BV16 NBJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2016.

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