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OE16 ZTZ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,760 mi
Last recorded119,760 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 ZTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 119,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,666 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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OE16 ZTZ 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 OE16 ZTZ, 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 OE16 ZTZ registered?

OE16 ZTZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is OE16 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 ZTZ 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.

Does OE16 ZTZ have outstanding finance?

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