2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SDB 1A
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 59,561 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SDB 1A Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 59,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SDB 1A Mileage History
- 20/06/202239,418 mi
- 13/06/202347,808 mi+8,390 mi
- 07/06/202454,716 mi+6,908 mi
- 31/05/202559,254 mi+4,538 mi
- 07/06/202559,561 mi+307 mi
Average of roughly 6,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SDB 1A MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520 (SDB 1A) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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