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RV66 VNJ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,815 mi
Last recorded94,815 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV66 VNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,815 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,580 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 76,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,202 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,202 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,102 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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RV66 VNJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV66 VNJ, 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 RV66 VNJ registered?

RV66 VNJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is RV66 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV66 VNJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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