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V22 NOX

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 NOX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,590 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 145,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 137,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 133,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 179,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,832 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 141,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 118,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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V22 NOX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V22 NOX, 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 V22 NOX registered?

V22 NOX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is V22 NOX safe to buy?

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