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GU66 FRF

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,581 mi
Last recorded93,581 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 FRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,430 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,448 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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GU66 FRF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 GU66 FRF, 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 GU66 FRF?

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What year was GU66 FRF registered?

GU66 FRF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is GU66 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 FRF 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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