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HY66 TVX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 TVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 86,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN - across tread area and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,615 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,830 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,177 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,177 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,258 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 41,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn/wearing on outer edge and uneven wear across tyre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,673 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 TVX 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 80%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

HY66 TVX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is HY66 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 TVX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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