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DT64 TAY

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT64 TAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,337 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 129,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,925 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 91,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener moved

washers weak but sufficient fluid to clear windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,991 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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DT64 TAY is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DT64 TAY, 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 DT64 TAY registered?

DT64 TAY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is DT64 TAY safe to buy?

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