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MK03 RAF

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,690 mi
Last recorded180,690 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RAF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 180,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 180,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 180,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed very abnormal engine noise. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad sensor broken and scrubbing wheel. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,145 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 145,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-40-19-RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM REMAINING TREAD, 245-40-19-RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM REMAINING TREAD, 245-40-19-RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 106,067 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm/ inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 41,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 36,248 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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MK03 RAF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK03 RAF, 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 MK03 RAF registered?

MK03 RAF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is MK03 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 RAF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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