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MR11 NTL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR11 NTL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,714 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,714 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible & Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,820 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just 2mm! Recommend changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 66,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,471 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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MR11 NTL 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 77.8%.

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 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 MR11 NTL, 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 MR11 NTL registered?

MR11 NTL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is MR11 NTL safe to buy?

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