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RA16 LFV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,556 mi
Last recorded128,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 LFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 128,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 127,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 123,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 20,198 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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RA16 LFV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RA16 LFV, 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 RA16 LFV?

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What year was RA16 LFV registered?

RA16 LFV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is RA16 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 LFV shows 16 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 RA16 LFV have outstanding finance?

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