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MA66 NUU

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 NUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 145,391 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 145,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

brake pad warning light on and on dash bored

Fail 4 Feb 2025 134,565 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

brake pad warning light on and on dash bored

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 125,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 115,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 NUU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver 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 MA66 NUU, 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 MA66 NUU registered?

MA66 NUU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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