2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SO16 BCY
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 80,448 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO16 BCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 80,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SO16 BCY Mileage History
- 08/07/202364,581 mi
- 08/07/202364,584 mi+3 mi
- 31/08/202475,419 mi+10,835 mi
- 31/08/202475,419 mi
- 18/10/202580,448 mi+5,029 mi
Average of roughly 6,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO16 BCY 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 (SO16 BCY) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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