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MA66 JAU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 JAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 77,457 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is wearing close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just acceptable (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 59,501 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre middle tread nearing wear bars

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

Offside Rear tyre middle tread nearing wear bars & inner edge slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,493 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 28,445 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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MA66 JAU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MA66 JAU, 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 MA66 JAU registered?

MA66 JAU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is MA66 JAU safe to buy?

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