2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · JS13 KEY
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 120,292 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS13 KEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 120,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS13 KEY Mileage History
- 04/03/2024112,236 mi
- 31/03/2025115,722 mi+3,486 mi
- 20/01/2026118,000 mi+2,278 mi
- 07/05/2026120,291 mi+2,291 mi
- 08/05/2026120,292 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS13 KEY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520 (JS13 KEY) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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 (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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