2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · A7 XFK
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2016. Recorded mileage 143,417 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1995cc
A7 XFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 143,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A7 XFK Mileage History
- 11/12/202172,923 mi
- 03/12/202288,230 mi+15,307 mi
- 22/02/2024118,092 mi+29,862 mi
- 10/11/2025142,974 mi+24,882 mi
- 13/01/2026143,417 mi+443 mi
Average of roughly 17,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A7 XFK 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 (A7 XFK) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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