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NA11 EDE

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,735 mi
Last recorded82,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA11 EDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 82,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 54,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 45,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19 run flat 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19 run flat 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,107 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 35,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r19 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r19 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 28,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 21,224 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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NA11 EDE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 NA11 EDE, 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 NA11 EDE registered?

NA11 EDE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is NA11 EDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA11 EDE 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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