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UN55 TED

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,093 mi
Last recorded86,093 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUN55 TED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3-4 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 81,062 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 81,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 76,222 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 76,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,069 miles

low fuel light on

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,854 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats being fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 56,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats being fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,173 miles

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

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

Offside 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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UN55 TED is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UN55 TED, 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 UN55 TED registered?

UN55 TED is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is UN55 TED safe to buy?

The MOT history for UN55 TED shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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