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MA59 CUZ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 CUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,820 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,508 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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MA59 CUZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA59 CUZ, 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 MA59 CUZ?

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What year was MA59 CUZ registered?

MA59 CUZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is MA59 CUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 CUZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA59 CUZ have outstanding finance?

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