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BW 66

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW 66
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 172,237 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 162,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,286 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,780 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,309 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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BW 66 is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BW 66, 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 BW 66 registered?

BW 66 is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is BW 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW 66 shows 7 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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