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FY66 ZJU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,295 mi
Last recorded49,295 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 49,274 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 29,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 21,243 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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FY66 ZJU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY66 ZJU, 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 FY66 ZJU registered?

FY66 ZJU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is FY66 ZJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 ZJU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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