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M5 NLV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

109,118 mi
Last recorded109,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 94,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,815 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 16,971 miles

All Tyre Treads Worn Thin On Edges

Offside Headlight Damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2015 16,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All Tyre Treads Worn Thin On Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlight Damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M5 NLV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M5 NLV, 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 M5 NLV registered?

M5 NLV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is M5 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 NLV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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