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TR10 CZV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR10 CZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 164,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 150,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 138,920 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 125,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,945 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2021 99,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,420 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 68,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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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TR10 CZV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TR10 CZV, 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

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What year was TR10 CZV registered?

TR10 CZV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is TR10 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR10 CZV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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