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BN66 BTF

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 BTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2025 138,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 136,531 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,008 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 14,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 13,000 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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BN66 BTF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN66 BTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN66 BTF registered?

BN66 BTF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is BN66 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 BTF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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