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RO16 RXL

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,609 mi
Last recorded132,609 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 RXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 132,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 95,888 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 63,840 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,585 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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RO16 RXL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO16 RXL, 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 RO16 RXL registered?

RO16 RXL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is RO16 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 RXL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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