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OW16 OAL

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 OAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,004 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 97,052 miles

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,307 miles

Slight oil leak

Under tary fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,137 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 21,023 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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OW16 OAL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OAL, 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 OW16 OAL registered?

OW16 OAL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is OW16 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 OAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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