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HY66 JXO

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 JXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 109,833 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 109,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + devoid of tread on inner edge 245/45/18 vxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,579 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 99,579 miles

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

Nearside Front OSF/ OSR WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,330 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,346 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels covered

Fail 31 Aug 2021 61,338 miles

Emissions not tested emissions test analyser not working (8.2.2.2 (e))

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels covered

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,156 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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HY66 JXO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 HY66 JXO, 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 HY66 JXO registered?

HY66 JXO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is HY66 JXO safe to buy?

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