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AJ16 NRK

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,850 mi
Last recorded214,850 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 NRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 214,850 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 188,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 188,017 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 185,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 154,698 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 119,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 3 mm tread ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 109,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 3 mm tread ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 92,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 NRK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRK, 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 NRK registered?

AJ16 NRK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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