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GX66 HCZ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 32,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 27 Sep 2019 32,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords/canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

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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GX66 HCZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX66 HCZ, 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 GX66 HCZ registered?

GX66 HCZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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The MOT history for GX66 HCZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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