2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · L30 VAA
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 96,154 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L30 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 96,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L30 VAA 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 (L30 VAA) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread also worn low on”.
L30 VAA Mileage History
- 23/02/202373,400 mi
- 14/02/202481,323 mi+7,923 mi
- 15/02/202590,950 mi+9,627 mi
- 17/02/202590,971 mi+21 mi
- 31/01/202696,154 mi+5,183 mi
Average of roughly 7,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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