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M111 TEN

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 TEN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,147 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 77,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,973 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,616 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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M111 TEN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M111 TEN, 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 M111 TEN registered?

M111 TEN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is M111 TEN safe to buy?

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