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CP66 FWV

2016 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,287 mi
Last recorded44,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP66 FWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 44,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,459 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 34,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 31,586 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS CUT NO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 18,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 14,596 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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CP66 FWV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CP66 FWV, 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 CP66 FWV registered?

CP66 FWV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is CP66 FWV safe to buy?

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