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C8 WHD

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,752 mi
Last recorded54,752 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 46,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,392 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 37,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 37,374 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,016 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 25 Mar 2019 24,960 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake wear sensor touching/rubbing on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake wear light illuminated, sensor damaged

front wiper blades smearing

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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C8 WHD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C8 WHD, 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 C8 WHD registered?

C8 WHD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is C8 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 WHD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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