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KD16 NXC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

221,291 mi
Last recorded221,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 NXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 221,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 206,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 191,356 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 191,356 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 177,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 173,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,638 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2019 149,638 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 148,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,469 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,581 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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KD16 NXC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KD16 NXC, 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 KD16 NXC registered?

KD16 NXC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is KD16 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD16 NXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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