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BN66 BWC

2016 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 BWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 148,375 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2025 148,375 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,962 miles

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

Offside Rear non run flat tyre fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,209 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,527 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin[ inner ]

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,053 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))

Rear brake pads, wearing thin

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,796 miles

engine covers and under trays, fitted

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 BWC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BN66 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

BN66 BWC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is BN66 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 BWC 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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