2016 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · P21 LAF
2016 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 128,546 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely Compliant
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
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P21 LAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 128,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P21 LAF 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 520D M Sport Auto (P21 LAF) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P21 LAF Mileage History
- 20/04/202260,117 mi
- 10/09/202382,390 mi+22,273 mi
- 16/09/202382,623 mi+233 mi
- 30/08/2024104,778 mi+22,155 mi
- 05/09/2025128,546 mi+23,768 mi
Average of roughly 20,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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