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OV16 XKD

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 XKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,287 miles

Both rear shock bump stops missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 126,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,424 miles

Both rear bump stops damaged parts missing

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 120,369 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear bump stops damaged parts missing

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,144 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and, osf ()

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 73,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,714 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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OV16 XKD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV16 XKD, 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 OV16 XKD registered?

OV16 XKD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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