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237D398

2016 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,933 mi
Last recorded62,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237D398
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 52,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,981 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 33,398 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 33,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 20,043 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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237D398 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 237D398, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 237D398 registered?

237D398 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is 237D398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 237D398 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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