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OU16 OUP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,017 mi
Last recorded176,017 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 OUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 132,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,918 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges - underinflation.

BOTH Offside Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn around inner edges - Camber.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,764 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front engine and floor covers 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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OU16 OUP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 OU16 OUP, 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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OU16 OUP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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