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VIG 2398

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 2398
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,798 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 76,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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VIG 2398 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VIG 2398, 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 VIG 2398 registered?

VIG 2398 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is VIG 2398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIG 2398 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIG 2398 have outstanding finance?

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