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NU66 ADX

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU66 ADX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 73,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight at oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

scuff nsr

under tray fitted

washer bottle lid missing

Fail 21 Sep 2024 73,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight at oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

scuff nsr

under tray fitted

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,227 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 FRONT BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 39,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,338 miles

under trays fitted

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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NU66 ADX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 NU66 ADX, 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 NU66 ADX registered?

NU66 ADX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is NU66 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU66 ADX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU66 ADX have outstanding finance?

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