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AF16 RJX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 RJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 134,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 91,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 RJX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJX, 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 AF16 RJX registered?

AF16 RJX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 RJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 RJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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