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RV16 JVR

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,258 mi
Last recorded188,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 JVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 188,258 miles

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

Front Oil leak on undertray

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2026 174,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2025 160,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 149,410 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 149,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 135,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,718 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 93,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,826 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 66,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL,245/45 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,146 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 55,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,866 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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RV16 JVR is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

RV16 JVR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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