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OG02 MAJ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,414 mi
Last recorded88,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOG02 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 88,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 81,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 66,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 66,560 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 51,431 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2023 51,431 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front pad wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2022 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 27,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 27,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,094 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,158 miles

under trays fitted

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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OG02 MAJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OG02 MAJ, 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.

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What year was OG02 MAJ registered?

OG02 MAJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is OG02 MAJ safe to buy?

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