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RV16 ZGR

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,783 mi
Last recorded184,783 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 184,783 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 157,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both side rear tyres inner shoulder wear

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be checked

load on rear seats obstructing seat belt inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2020 64,439 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both side rear tyres inner shoulder wear

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be checked

load on rear seats obstructing seat belt inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing from outside

Offside Front tyre is wearing from out side

engine and body cover is on under the car can,t be check

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 ZGR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV16 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

RV16 ZGR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is RV16 ZGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 ZGR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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