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MW66 PNK

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 PNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 10 Jul 2023 91,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper smearing the screen.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper smearing the screen.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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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MW66 PNK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW66 PNK, 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 MW66 PNK registered?

MW66 PNK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is MW66 PNK safe to buy?

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