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HG16 XDN

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,206 mi
Last recorded116,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 XDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 116,206 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 116,206 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 107,977 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,644 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/YR17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,816 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 59,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ??? (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,489 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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HG16 XDN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG16 XDN, 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 HG16 XDN registered?

HG16 XDN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is HG16 XDN safe to buy?

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