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RV16 EXP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

226,042 mi
Last recorded226,042 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 EXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 226,042 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 198,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 168,804 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 168,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Three cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts in tread. Ply/cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on edges. Recommend renewal ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 144,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 116,065 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,518 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,471 miles

Deep cut to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Deep to N/S/F tyre sidewall

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge ,cuts to tyre tread . Advise replacement soon

Fail 11 Mar 2019 59,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Deep cut to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Deep to N/S/F tyre sidewall

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge ,cuts to tyre tread . Advise replacement soon

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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RV16 EXP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV16 EXP, 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 RV16 EXP registered?

RV16 EXP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is RV16 EXP safe to buy?

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