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AF16 JBY

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,700 mi
Last recorded67,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 JBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 67,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 62,349 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 62,349 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread - 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 56,026 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing from bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread - 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 34,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,816 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A and swiped area (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AF16 JBY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF16 JBY, 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 AF16 JBY?

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What year was AF16 JBY registered?

AF16 JBY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AF16 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 JBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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