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180,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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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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