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S88 DKO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,611 mi
Last recorded149,611 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 DKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,611 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 148,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device working defectively

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 148,708 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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device working defectively

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 132,559 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 43,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (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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S88 DKO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S88 DKO, 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 S88 DKO registered?

S88 DKO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is S88 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 DKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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