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X9 MRP

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,646 mi
Last recorded138,646 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 MRP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,646 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 16 May 2025 135,935 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 135,923 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 126,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 116,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 103,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 91,731 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 84,261 miles

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

Offside 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 VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delamernated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn close to cords (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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X9 MRP 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 X9 MRP, 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 X9 MRP registered?

X9 MRP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is X9 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X9 MRP 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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