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AP65 OTR

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 OTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 98,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,407 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 88,369 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,720 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2022 85,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,085 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 71,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 57,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,591 miles

oil leak from rear differential

under body tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Jan 2019 40,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracks and cut to side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear differential

under body tray fitted obscuring components

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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AP65 OTR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP65 OTR, 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

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What year was AP65 OTR registered?

AP65 OTR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 February 2016.

Is AP65 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 OTR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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