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BW16 VWY

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,273 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,136 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 89,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 89,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,069 miles

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

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

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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BW16 VWY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 BW16 VWY, 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

How do I check the history of BW16 VWY?

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What year was BW16 VWY registered?

BW16 VWY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is BW16 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VWY 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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