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BJ66 HHM

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,678 mi
Last recorded122,678 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 HHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 122,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 102,615 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 102,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,180 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 45,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BJ66 HHM is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ66 HHM, 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 BJ66 HHM registered?

BJ66 HHM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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