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DT16 LWE

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 LWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 68,944 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,619 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,064 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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DT16 LWE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DT16 LWE, 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 DT16 LWE registered?

DT16 LWE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is DT16 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT16 LWE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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