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X99 MSG

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 MSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 113,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 13 Aug 2024 109,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 109,951 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front/rear (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 101,250 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner/outter (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,339 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 93,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 84,401 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to nearside front and nearside rear

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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X99 MSG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X99 MSG, 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 X99 MSG registered?

X99 MSG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is X99 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X99 MSG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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