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MA16 XFW

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

256,414 mi
Last recorded256,414 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 XFW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 256,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 238,605 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 238,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 225,217 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 210,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 186,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 178,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 157,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,927 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 137,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 114,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,421 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,561 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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MA16 XFW is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MA16 XFW, 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 MA16 XFW registered?

MA16 XFW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is MA16 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 XFW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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