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RJ66 TKO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,404 mi
Last recorded128,404 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 TKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 128,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 119,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 119,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,269 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,090 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 82,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low & are balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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RJ66 TKO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ66 TKO, 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 RJ66 TKO registered?

RJ66 TKO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is RJ66 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ66 TKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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