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N6 BSE

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 BSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 53,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 37,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,994 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 27,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction amber engine warning lamp illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens missing (4.2.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative system fault warning message displayed (5.2.3 (h))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 19,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 16,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,214 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

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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N6 BSE 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 N6 BSE, 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 N6 BSE registered?

N6 BSE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is N6 BSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 BSE 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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