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RF66 CEU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF66 CEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,676 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 98,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,351 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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RF66 CEU is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 RF66 CEU, 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

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What year was RF66 CEU registered?

RF66 CEU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is RF66 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF66 CEU 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.

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