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BL66 BYR

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,815 mi
Last recorded125,815 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 BYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,815 miles

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

air filter housing damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of car. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,927 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 10 Mar 2022 67,705 miles

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

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,902 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (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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BL66 BYR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL66 BYR, 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 BL66 BYR registered?

BL66 BYR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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The MOT history for BL66 BYR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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