2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WN66 HZA
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 112,740 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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WN66 HZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 112,740 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.
WN66 HZA 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 (WN66 HZA) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WN66 HZA Mileage History
- 10/02/202381,028 mi
- 13/02/202381,198 mi+170 mi
- 18/05/202491,223 mi+10,025 mi
- 02/06/2025103,977 mi+12,754 mi
- 04/06/2026112,740 mi+8,763 mi
Average of roughly 9,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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