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GL66 PWO

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

320,863 mi
Last recorded320,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 320,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 313,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 288,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 266,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 253,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 238,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 209,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 172,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 53,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 PWO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PWO, 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 GL66 PWO registered?

GL66 PWO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is GL66 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 PWO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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