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LV16 XDZ

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,590 mi
Last recorded25,590 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 XDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2025 22,848 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 19,946 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Apr 2023 16,168 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres tread slightly scuffed +wearing from the edges

Pass 9 Apr 2022 13,099 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2021 9,658 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2020 7,352 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 5,424 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LV16 XDZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LV16 XDZ, 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 LV16 XDZ?

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What year was LV16 XDZ registered?

LV16 XDZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is LV16 XDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV16 XDZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV16 XDZ have outstanding finance?

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