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N13 HCO

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 HCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,241 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock absorber bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,226 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 33,781 miles

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

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

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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N13 HCO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 N13 HCO, 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 N13 HCO registered?

N13 HCO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is N13 HCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 HCO 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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