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M26 AJB

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 AJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,629 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,743 miles

Engine covers and body under trays installed restrict view of some components

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 40,743 miles

Engine covers and body under trays installed restrict view of some components

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Failed initial test- Carried out more preconditioning (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,778 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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M26 AJB is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 M26 AJB, 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

How do I check the history of M26 AJB?

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What year was M26 AJB registered?

M26 AJB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is M26 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 AJB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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