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MC66 VEK

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC66 VEK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 102,223 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 95,487 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,487 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,290 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,275 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,364 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 62,364 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 46,065 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 27,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 22,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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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MC66 VEK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 MC66 VEK, 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 MC66 VEK registered?

MC66 VEK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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