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CN16 VFM

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,360 mi
Last recorded222,360 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 VFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 222,360 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 197,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 164,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,403 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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CN16 VFM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CN16 VFM, 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 CN16 VFM registered?

CN16 VFM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CN16 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 VFM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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