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CU16 XBV

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,925 mi
Last recorded95,925 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,925 miles

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

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

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Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 73,603 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 73,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,061 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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CU16 XBV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU16 XBV, 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 CU16 XBV registered?

CU16 XBV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is CU16 XBV safe to buy?

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