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AP07 LOT

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,878 mi
Last recorded147,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 LOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 147,878 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 147,878 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that shock bolts through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boot cracked and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that shock bolts through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boot cracked and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 107,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 107,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 89,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 58,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 25,269 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))

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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AP07 LOT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AP07 LOT, 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 AP07 LOT registered?

AP07 LOT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is AP07 LOT safe to buy?

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