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BT66 MXW

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 MXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,314 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,122 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,183 miles

Central Rear diff pinion seal

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 57,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,174 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 2 Nov 2020 46,247 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,851 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BT66 MXW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT66 MXW, 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 BT66 MXW registered?

BT66 MXW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is BT66 MXW safe to buy?

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