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A8 GGO

2016 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,976 mi
Last recorded38,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 38,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 38,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 37,546 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,286 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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A8 GGO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 GGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 GGO?

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What year was A8 GGO registered?

A8 GGO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is A8 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GGO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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