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HN66 JCY

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN66 JCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 162,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 149,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 114,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,036 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,020 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES ( BOTH TYRES ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 49,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 49,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,511 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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HN66 JCY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN66 JCY, 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 HN66 JCY registered?

HN66 JCY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2016.

Is HN66 JCY safe to buy?

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