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A27 RCM

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 RCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 117,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,360 miles

engine covers and undertrays, obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces lipped and corroded on edges (pads good ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,082 miles

Front brake discs have a corroded lip on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,616 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 61,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,984 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake discs corroded slightly

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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A27 RCM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A27 RCM, 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

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What year was A27 RCM registered?

A27 RCM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A27 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 RCM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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