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RAW 657

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAW 657
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,289 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,153 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 47,078 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 wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 33,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 23,034 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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RAW 657 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RAW 657, 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 RAW 657?

You can check the full history of RAW 657 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RAW 657 registered?

RAW 657 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is RAW 657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAW 657 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAW 657 have outstanding finance?

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