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M20 RSP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 RSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,224 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 101,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 138,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,732 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2024 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,978 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 90y dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 50,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,897 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,854 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,468 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,625 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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M20 RSP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M20 RSP, 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 M20 RSP registered?

M20 RSP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is M20 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 RSP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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