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VN16 UEV

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 UEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,404 miles

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 25 Nov 2022 54,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,038 miles

Rear diff leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2021 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,951 miles

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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VN16 UEV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN16 UEV, 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

How do I check the history of VN16 UEV?

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What year was VN16 UEV registered?

VN16 UEV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is VN16 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 UEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN16 UEV have outstanding finance?

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