2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · HT16 SFF
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 135,476 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT16 SFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 135,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HT16 SFF Mileage History
- 22/02/202378,720 mi
- 06/06/202496,141 mi+17,421 mi
- 03/06/2025112,229 mi+16,088 mi
- 03/06/2025112,229 mi
- 04/06/2026135,476 mi+23,247 mi
Average of roughly 17,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT16 SFF 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 (HT16 SFF) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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 (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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