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SV16 RAM

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 RAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower arm perished and debonded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower arm debonded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc badly corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 58,540 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,382 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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SV16 RAM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV16 RAM, 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 SV16 RAM registered?

SV16 RAM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SV16 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 RAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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