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AD16 AZC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,366 mi
Last recorded96,366 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 AZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 96,366 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2022 68,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,585 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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AD16 AZC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 AD16 AZC, 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 AD16 AZC?

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What year was AD16 AZC registered?

AD16 AZC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AD16 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 AZC 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.

Does AD16 AZC have outstanding finance?

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