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LP65 NXY

2016 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,017 mi
Last recorded122,017 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 NXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 110,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 110,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look 80% WORN ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,634 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim buckled to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,724 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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LP65 NXY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Brown 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 LP65 NXY, 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

How do I check the history of LP65 NXY?

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What year was LP65 NXY registered?

LP65 NXY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is LP65 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 NXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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