2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · 7 SNM
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 161,832 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
7 SNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 161,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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7 SNM Mileage History
- 15/09/2023111,669 mi
- 18/09/2023111,670 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2024131,112 mi+19,442 mi
- 04/09/2025148,336 mi+17,224 mi
- 03/09/2026161,832 mi+13,496 mi
Average of roughly 16,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
7 SNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520 (7 SNM) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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