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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through small, deep cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken.
Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.09 plated limit on drivers door (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window has film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window has film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. under bonnet o/s of dpf after the turbo, dpf has had none standard welding carried out and a "letterbox" cut out of it (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.09 plated limit on drivers door (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window has film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window has film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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AJ16 BBU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AJ16 BBU, 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.
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AJ16 BBU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2016.
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