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G9 FRX

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,268 mi
Last recorded154,268 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 FRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 153,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 152,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 146,574 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 142,591 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 131,561 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 131,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,405 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 81,405 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Runflat light on dash/ low tyre pressure light on dash

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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G9 FRX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G9 FRX, 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 G9 FRX registered?

G9 FRX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is G9 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 FRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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