CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL16 ERY

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 ERY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 77,320 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,177 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,032 miles

Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Fail 26 Jul 2023 51,442 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,506 miles

All tyres approaching wear markers

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,627 miles

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

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL16 ERY 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 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 GL16 ERY, 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

How do I check the history of GL16 ERY?

You can check the full history of GL16 ERY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL16 ERY registered?

GL16 ERY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is GL16 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 ERY 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.

Does GL16 ERY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL16 ERY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.