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AF16 VJJ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 69,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 66,859 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 44,340 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 44,340 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (245/40/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,251 miles

covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 36,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 21,526 miles

covers /undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 21,524 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers /undertrays fitted

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 VJJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

AF16 VJJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is AF16 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 VJJ 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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