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CP16 NPY

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,249 mi
Last recorded106,249 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 NPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 106,249 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 98,925 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 98,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 88,083 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 77,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

PLASTICS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FITTED BY THE MANUFACTURER PREVENTING THE INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

PLASTICS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FITTED BY THE MANUFACTURER PREVENTING THE INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,147 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING CLOSE TO SERVICE LIMIT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,281 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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CP16 NPY is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP16 NPY, 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 CP16 NPY registered?

CP16 NPY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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