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DS16 XBD

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,894 mi
Last recorded98,894 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 XBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 50,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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DS16 XBD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DS16 XBD, 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 DS16 XBD registered?

DS16 XBD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is DS16 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 XBD shows 7 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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