2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AV66 MFP
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 97,025 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV66 MFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 97,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV66 MFP 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 (AV66 MFP) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AV66 MFP Mileage History
- 03/08/202235,728 mi
- 06/11/202342,629 mi+6,901 mi
- 31/10/202450,764 mi+8,135 mi
- 29/06/202696,942 mi+46,178 mi
- 01/07/202697,025 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 15,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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