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RF16 BCX

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 BCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,556 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,109 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 May 2019 44,109 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

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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RF16 BCX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF16 BCX, 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 RF16 BCX?

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What year was RF16 BCX registered?

RF16 BCX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is RF16 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 BCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF16 BCX have outstanding finance?

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