2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MF16 DVT
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,222 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF16 DVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 65,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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MF16 DVT 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 (MF16 DVT) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MF16 DVT Mileage History
- 09/03/202354,925 mi
- 14/03/202458,589 mi+3,664 mi
- 15/03/202458,603 mi+14 mi
- 10/04/202562,414 mi+3,811 mi
- 08/04/202665,222 mi+2,808 mi
Average of roughly 3,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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