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AF16 NBO

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,830 mi
Last recorded164,830 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 NBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 164,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,246 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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AF16 NBO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AF16 NBO, 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 NBO?

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What year was AF16 NBO registered?

AF16 NBO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AF16 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 NBO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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