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BG66 PNY

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,069 mi
Last recorded133,069 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 PNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 133,069 miles

bonnet release cables sticking

pad light on ? all pads ok possably a fault pad wire .

Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 115,148 miles

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

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre edge wear

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,431 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 26,674 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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BG66 PNY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BG66 PNY, 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 BG66 PNY registered?

BG66 PNY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BG66 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 PNY 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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