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NL66 XDO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL66 XDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,184 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Outer Arm Bushes Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Heavily Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 56,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,730 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,505 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,202 miles

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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NL66 XDO 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 NL66 XDO, 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 NL66 XDO registered?

NL66 XDO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is NL66 XDO safe to buy?

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