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NA16 VKK

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA16 VKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,481 miles

nsf and osf lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,928 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,379 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,036 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,663 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,414 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some under body , engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine, under body components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner 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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NA16 VKK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NA16 VKK, 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 NA16 VKK registered?

NA16 VKK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is NA16 VKK safe to buy?

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