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MO55 EYH

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,014 mi
Last recorded153,014 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO55 EYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 153,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 145,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 138,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 138,593 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 131,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 122,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2021 98,312 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 97,751 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 78,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 23,288 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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MO55 EYH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 MO55 EYH, 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 MO55 EYH registered?

MO55 EYH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is MO55 EYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO55 EYH 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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