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GEO 44W

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,045 mi
Last recorded61,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEO 44W
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 61,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,361 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (curved) slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (curved) slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 55,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,620 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 26 May 2021 58,865 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 58,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 30,330 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,379 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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GEO 44W is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GEO 44W, 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

How do I check the history of GEO 44W?

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What year was GEO 44W registered?

GEO 44W is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is GEO 44W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEO 44W shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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