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BL66 JDZ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 JDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 115,019 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 115,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 102,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,224 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 75,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 59,328 miles

Offside Front wheel arch cover damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 Will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 Will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing/bumper damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2021 45,880 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 Will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 Will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing/bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,165 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,439 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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BL66 JDZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDZ, 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 JDZ registered?

BL66 JDZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2016.

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