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AK05 PAR

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PAR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 115,256 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge showing cord in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,994 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,096 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,178 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,604 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,800 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

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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AK05 PAR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK05 PAR, 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 AK05 PAR registered?

AK05 PAR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AK05 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 PAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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