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ML66 WWP

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,481 mi
Last recorded177,481 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML66 WWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 177,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2026 177,481 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2026 175,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 163,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 163,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 151,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 139,086 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 139,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,252 miles

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,252 miles

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

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,139 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,622 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 21,583 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 21,583 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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ML66 WWP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ML66 WWP, 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 ML66 WWP registered?

ML66 WWP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2016.

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