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J8 EJB

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 70,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,209 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 59,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,924 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 39,892 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,643 miles

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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J8 EJB is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 J8 EJB, 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 J8 EJB registered?

J8 EJB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is J8 EJB safe to buy?

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