2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CU66 WFD
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 107,646 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,646 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CU66 WFD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 107,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU66 WFD 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 (CU66 WFD) between October 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
CU66 WFD Mileage History
- 29/10/201927,162 mi
- 20/02/202028,644 mi+1,482 mi
- 19/01/202140,540 mi+11,896 mi
- 15/01/202258,034 mi+17,494 mi
- 17/01/202371,545 mi+13,511 mi
- 08/01/202482,018 mi+10,473 mi
- 11/01/202482,142 mi+124 mi
- 27/01/202596,182 mi+14,040 mi
- 27/01/202596,182 mi
- 24/01/2026107,646 mi+11,464 mi
Average of roughly 12,900 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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