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GL16 VPU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

206,144 mi
Last recorded206,144 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 VPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 206,144 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 206,142 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 179,889 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 168,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 141,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 132,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 123,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 116,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,301 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 54,943 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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GL16 VPU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VPU, 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 GL16 VPU registered?

GL16 VPU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is GL16 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 VPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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