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RA65 TXO

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,600 mi
Last recorded154,600 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 TXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 154,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2026 154,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2025 136,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 136,465 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 118,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 118,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,580 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 97,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 80,625 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,702 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,282 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 40,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 40,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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RA65 TXO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA65 TXO, 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.

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What year was RA65 TXO registered?

RA65 TXO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is RA65 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 TXO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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