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RK16 FCA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,902 mi
Last recorded133,902 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 FCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,617 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,887 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 102,886 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possibly below min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 84,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 60,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 FCA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK16 FCA, 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 RK16 FCA registered?

RK16 FCA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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The MOT history for RK16 FCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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