2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PR54 DAN
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 135,058 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PR54 DAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 135,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR54 DAN 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 (PR54 DAN) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
PR54 DAN Mileage History
- 26/09/2023112,367 mi
- 07/10/2024123,834 mi+11,467 mi
- 02/10/2025135,017 mi+11,183 mi
- 04/10/2025135,058 mi+41 mi
- 04/10/2025135,058 mi
Average of roughly 11,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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