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RE04 NLE

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 NLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item tucked behind rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tread section ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to the outer wall and at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating at the rear hose joint becoming swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow damage to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,407 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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RE04 NLE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RE04 NLE, 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 RE04 NLE?

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What year was RE04 NLE registered?

RE04 NLE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is RE04 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 NLE shows 8 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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