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R888 RYJ

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,722 mi
Last recorded101,722 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Front Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 82,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Front Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 72,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,214 miles

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

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,860 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,780 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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R888 RYJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R888 RYJ, 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 R888 RYJ registered?

R888 RYJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is R888 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 RYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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