2016 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AX55 ADA
2016 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 62,491 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX55 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 62,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX55 ADA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 520 (AX55 ADA) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AX55 ADA Mileage History
- 07/11/202354,286 mi
- 07/11/202354,286 mi
- 19/11/202457,915 mi+3,629 mi
- 19/11/202457,915 mi
- 17/11/202562,491 mi+4,576 mi
Average of roughly 4,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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