MOT Status
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131,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine trims fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
engine trims fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
engine trims fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
emissions not reading
engine trims fitted
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
emissions not reading
engine trims fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine trims fitted
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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RK16 HLU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?
RK16 HLU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2016.
Is RK16 HLU safe to buy?
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