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X33 RAK

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 RAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 109,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,681 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 50,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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X33 RAK is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X33 RAK, 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

How do I check the history of X33 RAK?

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What year was X33 RAK registered?

X33 RAK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is X33 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X33 RAK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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