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AJ65 GDX

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,726 mi
Last recorded87,726 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 GDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,385 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 77,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,399 miles

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

NT unable to fully inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in centre of blade but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot on inner part of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,174 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of alloy wheel / flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted, NT unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,729 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,543 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,864 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surfaces on rear discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted unable to see some components

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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AJ65 GDX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ65 GDX, 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 AJ65 GDX registered?

AJ65 GDX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is AJ65 GDX safe to buy?

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