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VA06 RAJ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,596 miles

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 28 Jan 2025 87,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,784 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,951 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 56,029 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 56,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,534 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,272 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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VA06 RAJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA06 RAJ, 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 VA06 RAJ registered?

VA06 RAJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is VA06 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 RAJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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