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MR02 HNT

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 HNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 128,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 120,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front sidewall damage

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,945 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,182 miles

Offside Rear bumper damage

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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MR02 HNT 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 MR02 HNT, 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 MR02 HNT?

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What year was MR02 HNT registered?

MR02 HNT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is MR02 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 HNT 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.

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