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R29 AJE

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 AJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 45,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,246 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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R29 AJE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R29 AJE, 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 R29 AJE?

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What year was R29 AJE registered?

R29 AJE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is R29 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 AJE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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