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CP66 NEU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP66 NEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,623 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,182 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to low to read

Pass 13 Nov 2021 29,694 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,964 miles

engine covers under car,.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 24,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords innner edge,, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under car,.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 20,801 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 NEU is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CP66 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

CP66 NEU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is CP66 NEU safe to buy?

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