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GL66 GDJ

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

266,786 mi
Last recorded266,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 GDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 266,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 250,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 236,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 221,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 208,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 194,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 180,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 162,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 146,789 miles

both front tyres edges wearing tracking recommended

Pass 15 Jan 2022 127,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 108,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,066 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 72,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,523 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,795 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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GL66 GDJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 GL66 GDJ, 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

How do I check the history of GL66 GDJ?

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What year was GL66 GDJ registered?

GL66 GDJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is GL66 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 GDJ shows 17 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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