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AU16 JFA

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,027 mi
Last recorded64,027 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 JFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 64,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 58,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 53,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,114 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2023 49,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,170 miles

Nearside Front and /o/s/f/tyres worn from outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,823 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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AU16 JFA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 AU16 JFA, 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

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What year was AU16 JFA registered?

AU16 JFA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 JFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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