2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FL16 BFJ
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2016. Recorded mileage 100,650 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,650 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1995cc
FL16 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 100,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FL16 BFJ Mileage History
- 31/01/202464,467 mi
- 18/07/202467,461 mi+2,994 mi
- 28/07/202582,425 mi+14,964 mi
- 29/07/202582,442 mi+17 mi
- 21/07/2026100,650 mi+18,208 mi
Average of roughly 14,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL16 BFJ 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 (FL16 BFJ) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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