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OV16 RYU

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 RYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,656 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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OV16 RYU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV16 RYU, 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

How do I check the history of OV16 RYU?

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What year was OV16 RYU registered?

OV16 RYU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is OV16 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 RYU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV16 RYU have outstanding finance?

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