MOT Status
ValidMileage
226,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for RV16 EXP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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