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J66 DYM

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,569 mi
Last recorded79,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 DYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 79,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 62,407 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges slightly, on 3mm outer

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 33,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 26,963 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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J66 DYM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 J66 DYM, 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 J66 DYM registered?

J66 DYM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is J66 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 DYM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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