2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PR16 ATH
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 109,929 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PR16 ATH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 109,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR16 ATH 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 (PR16 ATH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PR16 ATH Mileage History
- 04/01/202371,526 mi
- 27/12/202381,957 mi+10,431 mi
- 18/01/202593,808 mi+11,851 mi
- 18/01/202593,811 mi+3 mi
- 15/01/2026109,929 mi+16,118 mi
Average of roughly 12,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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