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HN66 VJY

2016 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,997 mi
Last recorded100,997 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN66 VJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,997 miles

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,900 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,010 miles

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

Front brake pads getting close to wear wires

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,106 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 32,234 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 VJY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN66 VJY, 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 HN66 VJY registered?

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

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