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NJ66 BTY

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 BTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places/worn on outer edge(225/55/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places of centre tread(225/55/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places of centre tread (225/55/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2022 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places/worn on outer edge(225/55/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places of centre tread(225/55/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places of centre tread (225/55/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 50,640 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o\s\f tyre showing wear outer edge

rear discs corroded inside surface

Pass 19 Sep 2020 37,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect for leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,569 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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NJ66 BTY is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ66 BTY, 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 NJ66 BTY registered?

NJ66 BTY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is NJ66 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ66 BTY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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