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NL16 EWH

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,527 mi
Last recorded77,527 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 EWH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,609 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 67,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam d1s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,899 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 51,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,462 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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NL16 EWH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL16 EWH, 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 NL16 EWH registered?

NL16 EWH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is NL16 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 EWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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