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EO16 NRU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 NRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,472 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 84,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 69,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge, tread worn to 3mm 275/40/18 99Y

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 61,695 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge, tread worn to 3mm 275/40/18 99Y

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 33,831 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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EO16 NRU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EO16 NRU, 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 EO16 NRU registered?

EO16 NRU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is EO16 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 NRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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