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WN16 HNC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 HNC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 132,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 130,514 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 130,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 71,619 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 71,579 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2020 50,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,695 miles

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

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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WN16 HNC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WN16 HNC, 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 WN16 HNC registered?

WN16 HNC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is WN16 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN16 HNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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