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EG16 NRO

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,115 mi
Last recorded186,115 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 NRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 186,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 185,802 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 161,551 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 161,551 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 132,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 102,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,577 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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EG16 NRO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EG16 NRO, 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

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What year was EG16 NRO registered?

EG16 NRO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is EG16 NRO safe to buy?

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