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A24 AMX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 AMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 111,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,103 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A24 AMX is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A24 AMX, 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 A24 AMX registered?

A24 AMX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is A24 AMX safe to buy?

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