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LD16 XFR

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,601 mi
Last recorded120,601 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 XFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 103,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,252 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 7 Sep 2022 74,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 41,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 36,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,302 miles

Emissions Not Detected

Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,611 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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
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LD16 XFR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LD16 XFR, 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 LD16 XFR registered?

LD16 XFR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is LD16 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 XFR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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