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T121 BRT

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,124 mi
Last recorded48,124 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 BRT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 48,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 115,881 miles

Rear rear crash beam behind rear bumper missing

Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,010 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,632 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 14,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 80,584 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,473 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 52,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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T121 BRT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T121 BRT, 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 T121 BRT registered?

T121 BRT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is T121 BRT safe to buy?

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