2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DF66 MDX
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 89,692 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF66 MDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 89,692 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.
DF66 MDX 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 (DF66 MDX) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 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). 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: “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn differential top bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DF66 MDX Mileage History
- 04/08/202373,934 mi
- 09/08/202480,232 mi+6,298 mi
- 26/08/202584,079 mi+3,847 mi
- 15/08/202689,554 mi+5,475 mi
- 21/08/202689,692 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 5,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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