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CV66 MZD

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 MZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,894 miles

Offside Front HEAD LAMP WASHER DAMAGED BUT OPERATING OK

Pass 5 Dec 2022 56,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,184 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,655 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,108 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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CV66 MZD is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 CV66 MZD, 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 CV66 MZD registered?

CV66 MZD is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is CV66 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV66 MZD 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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