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M500 VEL

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

43,491 mi
Last recorded43,491 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 VEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 43,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,544 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 95,717 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 40,698 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,265 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 76,265 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2753519 rft (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front and rear wishbone corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 29,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,955 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 53,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,030 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 9,274 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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M500 VEL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M500 VEL, 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 M500 VEL registered?

M500 VEL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is M500 VEL safe to buy?

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