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NG16 XPO

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,275 mi
Last recorded109,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 XPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 109,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material puffed up (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,881 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jul 2019 36,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have a slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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NG16 XPO is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NG16 XPO, 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 NG16 XPO registered?

NG16 XPO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is NG16 XPO safe to buy?

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