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SC16 VNP

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,408 mi
Last recorded157,408 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 VNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 157,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 155,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 153,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 151,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 148,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 146,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,237 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 139,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,654 miles

Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 41,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,919 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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SC16 VNP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SC16 VNP, 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

How do I check the history of SC16 VNP?

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What year was SC16 VNP registered?

SC16 VNP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is SC16 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 VNP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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