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HN66 VJK

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN66 VJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,726 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,951 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 VJK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

HN66 VJK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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