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BT66 ZVY

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,083 mi
Last recorded73,083 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 68,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 64,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 57,491 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 57,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 51,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 46,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inside pads more so (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZVY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT66 ZVY, 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 BT66 ZVY registered?

BT66 ZVY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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The MOT history for BT66 ZVY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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