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V16 ORD

2026 BMW 520

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 ORD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,781 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside track rod end play

Offside track rod end very slight play

Pass 13 May 2025 133,079 miles

Offside Rear brake shield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2024 130,025 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 130,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged not working (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 126,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 124,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 121,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 117,249 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 105,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,632 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 69,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake discs worn and corroded!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V16 ORD is a 2026 BMW 520 in Grey. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V16 ORD, 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 0 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V16 ORD registered?

V16 ORD is a 2026 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2026.

Is V16 ORD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 ORD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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