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AJ16 BZV

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 114,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2026 112,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 109,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 101,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 39,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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AJ16 BZV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ16 BZV, 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 AJ16 BZV registered?

AJ16 BZV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is AJ16 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 BZV shows 7 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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