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VN16 UFP

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 UFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,464 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,894 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim bent

Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim bent

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,340 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 68,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,053 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 UFP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VN16 UFP, 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 UFP?

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What year was VN16 UFP registered?

VN16 UFP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is VN16 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 UFP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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