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TR07 ETR

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,791 mi
Last recorded130,791 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR07 ETR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 130,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm front bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

left and right front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,661 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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TR07 ETR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TR07 ETR, 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 TR07 ETR?

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What year was TR07 ETR registered?

TR07 ETR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is TR07 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR07 ETR shows 7 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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