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AE16 DZG

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,905 mi
Last recorded107,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 DZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,905 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,780 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weraing inner& outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weraing inner& outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,224 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DZG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DZG, 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 AE16 DZG registered?

AE16 DZG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AE16 DZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 DZG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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