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AE16 DSZ

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 DSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 126,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 - 40 x 19 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,353 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 - 40 x 19 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,897 miles

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

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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AE16 DSZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE16 DSZ, 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.

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What year was AE16 DSZ registered?

AE16 DSZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AE16 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 DSZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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