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A22 LDO

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,263 mi
Last recorded95,263 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 LDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,263 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 90,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 84,825 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 69,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2753020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn + smooth on edges 2453520 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn + smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,844 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 53,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,564 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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A22 LDO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 A22 LDO, 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 A22 LDO registered?

A22 LDO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is A22 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 LDO 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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