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GJ66 OCS

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 OCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 88,044 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 88,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,079 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure At bulge tread depth below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,060 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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GJ66 OCS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ66 OCS, 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 GJ66 OCS registered?

GJ66 OCS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GJ66 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ66 OCS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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