2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AP66 DTO
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 162,466 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,466 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.
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AP66 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 162,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP66 DTO 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 (AP66 DTO) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
AP66 DTO Mileage History
- 01/04/2023136,912 mi
- 01/04/2023136,912 mi
- 28/11/2023143,263 mi+6,351 mi
- 25/11/2024154,991 mi+11,728 mi
- 14/11/2025162,466 mi+7,475 mi
Average of roughly 9,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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