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HJ66 NZV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 NZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 67,546 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Central, 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Central, 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 67,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Central, 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Central, 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 61,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 55,675 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Missing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,584 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 285-30-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 42,124 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both front & rear brake discs rusted/corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front & rear brake discs rusted/corroded

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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HJ66 NZV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ66 NZV, 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.

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What year was HJ66 NZV registered?

HJ66 NZV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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