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LR66 OFL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 OFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 89,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,432 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts to tyre wall cord not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut to tyre wall, one smaller one and one on tread of tyre cord not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. inner 3mm, middle 2mm, outer 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tyre wall cord not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. inner 3mm, middle 2mm, outer 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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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LR66 OFL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR66 OFL, 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 LR66 OFL registered?

LR66 OFL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is LR66 OFL safe to buy?

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