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GU66 VBK

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,392 mi
Last recorded94,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 VBK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,343 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 71,595 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 61,770 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,264 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 464,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 46,449 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 VBK is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU66 VBK, 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 VBK?

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What year was GU66 VBK registered?

GU66 VBK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is GU66 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 VBK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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