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SD16 USP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,558 mi
Last recorded59,558 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 USP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,527 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot clip

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 33,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,367 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 29,365 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

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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SD16 USP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 SD16 USP, 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 SD16 USP?

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What year was SD16 USP registered?

SD16 USP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SD16 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 USP 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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