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NG65 BHF

2016 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

238,948 mi
Last recorded238,948 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG65 BHF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 238,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 224,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 172,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 150,133 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 63,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front arm suspension bushes worn split

Pass 3 Apr 2021 52,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,047 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2020 42,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,796 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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NG65 BHF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NG65 BHF, 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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NG65 BHF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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The MOT history for NG65 BHF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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