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R55 OCH

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 OCH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,030 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 94,000 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Flexy pipe split. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe split exhaust resting on undertray. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear differential rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing One fixing missing from every wheel (x4 in total) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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R55 OCH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R55 OCH, 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 R55 OCH registered?

R55 OCH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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