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WT16 UVH

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 UVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,560 miles

Front and rear brake pipes swelling

Fail 11 Aug 2026 92,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake pipes swelling

Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,590 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 56,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,231 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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WT16 UVH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 WT16 UVH, 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 WT16 UVH registered?

WT16 UVH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is WT16 UVH safe to buy?

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