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CU66 EYV

2016 BMW 520

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 EYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,275 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 67,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,100 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 57,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***2mm with edge wear*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2-3mm with edge wear** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,393 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 34,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

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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CU66 EYV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU66 EYV, 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 CU66 EYV registered?

CU66 EYV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2016.

Is CU66 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU66 EYV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU66 EYV have outstanding finance?

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