2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CB52 WBA
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 57,047 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB52 WBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 57,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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CB52 WBA 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 (CB52 WBA) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (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.
CB52 WBA Mileage History
- 28/02/202223,268 mi
- 22/02/202328,211 mi+4,943 mi
- 19/02/202437,517 mi+9,306 mi
- 20/01/202545,798 mi+8,281 mi
- 07/01/202657,047 mi+11,249 mi
Average of roughly 8,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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