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AR11 LOV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,750 mi
Last recorded61,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 LOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 37,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 37,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 27,117 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,492 miles

advise near side front tyre worn on outer edge

advise near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2019 28,917 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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AR11 LOV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AR11 LOV, 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 AR11 LOV registered?

AR11 LOV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AR11 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR11 LOV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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