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P26 VAS

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 VAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 85,990 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2025 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,808 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,255 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four wearing inner edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 43,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four wearing 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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P26 VAS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P26 VAS, 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 P26 VAS registered?

P26 VAS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is P26 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 VAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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