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AO66 DWP

2016 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,843 mi
Last recorded51,843 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 DWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,876 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,583 miles

Front front pads low

Front sump oil leak excessive

Nearside Front accident damage on front bumper grill

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

Offside Front damage to sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2023 35,524 miles

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

Front front pads low

Front sump oil leak excessive

Nearside Front accident damage on front bumper grill

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

Offside Front damage to sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2022 32,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 32,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,844 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 27,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre warning light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,579 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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AO66 DWP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO66 DWP, 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 AO66 DWP registered?

AO66 DWP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AO66 DWP safe to buy?

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