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LS16 RNV

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,672 mi
Last recorded143,672 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 RNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 143,672 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 133,923 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 133,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/225-55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,560 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 90,514 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 84,827 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,323 miles

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

Rear differential mount bush damage

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,521 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,631 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre feathered on the inner

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre feathered inner

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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LS16 RNV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS16 RNV, 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 LS16 RNV registered?

LS16 RNV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is LS16 RNV safe to buy?

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