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D7 RFH

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,908 mi
Last recorded63,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 RFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 63,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 61,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,569 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 58,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 38,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275.35.19.Y.RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 275.35.19.Y.RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 30,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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D7 RFH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D7 RFH, 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 D7 RFH registered?

D7 RFH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is D7 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 RFH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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