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BN66 BVF

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

206,746 mi
Last recorded206,746 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 BVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 206,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 191,551 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 191,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 174,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 156,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 140,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,979 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 BVF is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BN66 BVF, 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 BN66 BVF registered?

BN66 BVF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is BN66 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 BVF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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