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AJ16 HVB

2016 BMW 520

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 HVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 60,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,430 miles

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

Nearside Front lamp condensated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,703 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tread

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,122 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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AJ16 HVB is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,997cc petrol 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 AJ16 HVB, 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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What year was AJ16 HVB registered?

AJ16 HVB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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