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CO11 NJA

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,556 mi
Last recorded45,556 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO11 NJA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 45,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 42,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 36,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 27,005 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,093 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 25,066 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 21,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 19,755 miles

had front end damage ..lots of bolts missing

pedestrian warning system fauly

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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CO11 NJA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CO11 NJA, 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 CO11 NJA?

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What year was CO11 NJA registered?

CO11 NJA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is CO11 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO11 NJA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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