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GO11 CAL

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,768 mi
Last recorded73,768 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO11 CAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,235 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,355 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear differential bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/40r19 98y xl Bridgestone RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/40r19 98y xl Bridgestone RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,904 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 42,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,125 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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GO11 CAL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GO11 CAL, 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 GO11 CAL?

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What year was GO11 CAL registered?

GO11 CAL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is GO11 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO11 CAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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