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RK16 EZA

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 EZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight seepage at rear diff

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

very slight seepage at rear diff

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 60,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 42,261 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 42,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,783 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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RK16 EZA is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK16 EZA, 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.

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What year was RK16 EZA registered?

RK16 EZA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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