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MW16 UGP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 UGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 138,605 miles

Rear Boot lid damaged

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

Fail 11 May 2026 138,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2025 133,501 miles

Rear Boot Damaged

Pass 20 May 2024 129,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 122,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 115,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2021 105,110 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 104,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 86,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 74,965 miles

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

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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MW16 UGP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW16 UGP, 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 MW16 UGP registered?

MW16 UGP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is MW16 UGP safe to buy?

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