2016 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · SC08 MCL
2016 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 76,859 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,859 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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SC08 MCL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2023
- 76,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SC08 MCL Mileage History
- 29/04/202259,481 mi
- 05/07/202373,987 mi+14,506 mi
- 18/10/202376,859 mi+2,872 mi
Average of roughly 11,827 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 MCL MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (SC08 MCL) between April 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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