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RO52 CAS

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (25 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.2%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 CAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,007 miles

Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 161,679 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,041 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (possible tracking issue) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corrosion rear axle

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 95,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 144,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Just met MOT standards

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 135,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,950 miles

emissions too low to test

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,680 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 29 Nov 2019 116,353 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,297 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust front flexible joint breaking up

Fail 14 Dec 2018 106,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust front flexible joint breaking up

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,430 miles

Engine trays & under covers fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,182 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracking/deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RO52 CAS is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.2%.

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 RO52 CAS, 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 RO52 CAS registered?

RO52 CAS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is RO52 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 CAS shows 26 tests with a 96.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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