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S16 VAJ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,736 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 93,662 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 87,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 39,306 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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S16 VAJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S16 VAJ, 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 S16 VAJ?

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What year was S16 VAJ registered?

S16 VAJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is S16 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 VAJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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