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CH08 ANG

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH08 ANG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 123,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,462 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,586 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & worn on edge / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,311 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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CH08 ANG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CH08 ANG, 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 CH08 ANG registered?

CH08 ANG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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