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R6 TBF

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 TBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 77,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit inside wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 52,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,398 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 33,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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R6 TBF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R6 TBF, 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 R6 TBF?

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What year was R6 TBF registered?

R6 TBF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is R6 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 TBF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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