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V4 JXT

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,859 mi
Last recorded60,859 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 JXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 60,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 47,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 35,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 29,815 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 29,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,807 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 25,679 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 25,668 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,589 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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V4 JXT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V4 JXT, 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 V4 JXT registered?

V4 JXT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is V4 JXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 JXT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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