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R88 XAS

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,766 mi
Last recorded59,766 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 XAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,151 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT + REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,171 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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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R88 XAS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R88 XAS, 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 R88 XAS?

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What year was R88 XAS registered?

R88 XAS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is R88 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 XAS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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