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AF16 XVD

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 67,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,342 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 52,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 43,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,116 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,526 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,286 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 XVD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD?

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What year was AF16 XVD registered?

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

Is AF16 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 XVD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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