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GV65 XCB

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 XCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 135,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 122,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 113,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 111,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 102,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 22,879 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 30 Jan 2019 16,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 10,451 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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GV65 XCB is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GV65 XCB, 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 GV65 XCB registered?

GV65 XCB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is GV65 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 XCB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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