2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · C3 NKB
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 91,497 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C3 NKB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 91,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C3 NKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520 (C3 NKB) between August 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 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 9 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))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
C3 NKB Mileage History
- 16/08/201922,203 mi
- 21/08/202038,635 mi+16,432 mi
- 03/09/202147,551 mi+8,916 mi
- 19/04/202253,677 mi+6,126 mi
- 19/04/202253,677 mi
- 18/04/202368,222 mi+14,545 mi
- 27/04/202481,313 mi+13,091 mi
- 08/05/202481,394 mi+81 mi
- 08/01/202583,508 mi+2,114 mi
- 06/01/202691,497 mi+7,989 mi
Average of roughly 10,839 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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