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NG16 OOC

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,901 mi
Last recorded101,901 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 OOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,182 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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NG16 OOC 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 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 NG16 OOC, 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 NG16 OOC registered?

NG16 OOC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2016.

Is NG16 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG16 OOC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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