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US55 MRN

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,123 mi
Last recorded220,123 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS55 MRN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 220,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 220,113 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 197,885 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 197,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim fractured over previous welded repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 176,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 160,831 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 160,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is different size to others (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured location marked with red tape and arrow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,171 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,660 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 56,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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US55 MRN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 US55 MRN, 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 US55 MRN registered?

US55 MRN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is US55 MRN safe to buy?

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