MOT Status
ValidMileage
236,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes at shock absorber mountings (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rest of tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate loose
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rest of tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Both front tyres perishing slightly
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW16 BVY 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 OW16 BVY, 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 OW16 BVY registered?
OW16 BVY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2016.
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