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MJ66 UYE

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,488 mi
Last recorded174,488 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 UYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 174,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 161,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 146,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,535 miles

covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 70,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 20,565 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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MJ66 UYE 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 87.5%.

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 MJ66 UYE, 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 MJ66 UYE registered?

MJ66 UYE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is MJ66 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ66 UYE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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