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PX16 OZS

2016 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,369 mi
Last recorded80,369 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 OZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2025 80,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,290 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges and small cuts in tread.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,385 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,870 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,581 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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PX16 OZS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PX16 OZS, 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

How do I check the history of PX16 OZS?

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What year was PX16 OZS registered?

PX16 OZS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is PX16 OZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX16 OZS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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