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RK16 YVE

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

228,107 mi
Last recorded228,107 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 YVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 228,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2025 227,943 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP DAMAGE (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2025 227,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 208,036 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 178,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 177,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 168,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 143,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 143,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 132,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,636 miles

NOTE- Emissions test passed as readings too low to register.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,944 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 YVE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

RK16 YVE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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The MOT history for RK16 YVE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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