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AS07 RAB

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS07 RAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (pipe to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (pipe to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (shock absorber bushing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,459 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,001 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 58,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 48,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,543 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,579 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 48,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front& rear Hight ride sensor lever rod seized

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 43,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 40,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AS07 RAB is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AS07 RAB, 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 AS07 RAB registered?

AS07 RAB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is AS07 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS07 RAB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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