2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DP16 DWN
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 79,248 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP16 DWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 79,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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DP16 DWN 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 (DP16 DWN) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DP16 DWN Mileage History
- 24/12/202268,826 mi
- 23/12/202372,394 mi+3,568 mi
- 23/12/202476,822 mi+4,428 mi
- 28/12/202476,885 mi+63 mi
- 23/12/202579,248 mi+2,363 mi
Average of roughly 3,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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