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DU66 OMR

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,159 mi
Last recorded239,159 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU66 OMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 239,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2026 214,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 190,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 139,522 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 112,047 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 97,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2021 81,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,290 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 62,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/4518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail at a angle 275/4018

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,544 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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DU66 OMR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DU66 OMR, 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 DU66 OMR registered?

DU66 OMR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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