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EO16 ULP

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,885 mi
Last recorded124,885 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 3mm and has a puncture repair on a runflat

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,054 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2753519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 29,056 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 29,056 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275-35-19 ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 15,122 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 ULP 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 72.7%.

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 EO16 ULP, 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 EO16 ULP registered?

EO16 ULP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is EO16 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 ULP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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