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Y16 RDP

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 RDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,863 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads balding towards inner edges and low and very close to limit in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads balding towards inner edges and low and very close to limit in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 64,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 44,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 20,960 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 5,343 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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Y16 RDP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 Y16 RDP, 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 Y16 RDP registered?

Y16 RDP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is Y16 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 RDP 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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