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WN16 MSY

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 75,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,620 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 63,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,245 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 35,307 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 30,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 19,131 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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WN16 MSY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN16 MSY, 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 WN16 MSY registered?

WN16 MSY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is WN16 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN16 MSY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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