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GX66 ZWS

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 ZWS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 88,713 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 54,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 38,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,622 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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GX66 ZWS is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 GX66 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

GX66 ZWS is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2016.

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The MOT history for GX66 ZWS 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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