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AJ16 NRX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 NRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 86,092 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 86,092 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre outer edge has slight wear/damage

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre outer edge has slight wear/damage

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 55,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly rusted both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 50,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 NRX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

AJ16 NRX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is AJ16 NRX safe to buy?

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