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DE16 OVL

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,245 mi
Last recorded61,245 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 OVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 37,723 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 23,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 21,771 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 18,108 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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DE16 OVL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE16 OVL, 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 DE16 OVL registered?

DE16 OVL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is DE16 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 OVL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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