2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · TBR 1
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 81,665 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TBR 1 Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 81,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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TBR 1 Mileage History
- 23/08/201929,504 mi
- 17/08/202040,241 mi+10,737 mi
- 13/08/202148,867 mi+8,626 mi
- 06/08/202257,177 mi+8,310 mi
- 03/08/202366,105 mi+8,928 mi
- 04/03/202469,952 mi+3,847 mi
- 26/02/202576,726 mi+6,774 mi
- 03/02/202681,664 mi+4,938 mi
- 04/02/202681,665 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,082 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
TBR 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520 (TBR 1) between August 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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