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A1 ADB

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

56,644 mi
Last recorded56,644 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ADB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 -2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.0 - 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 45,850 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,442 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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A1 ADB 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 A1 ADB, 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 A1 ADB registered?

A1 ADB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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