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RK65 OLU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK65 OLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,484 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,011 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 112,918 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,259 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 245/45 18 RUNFLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 275/40 18 RUNFLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,278 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,499 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 33,424 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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RK65 OLU 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 RK65 OLU, 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 RK65 OLU registered?

RK65 OLU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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