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VN66 FVU

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,131 mi
Last recorded73,131 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 FVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,131 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,822 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 55,187 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 14 Jul 2020 50,975 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,468 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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VN66 FVU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN66 FVU, 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 VN66 FVU registered?

VN66 FVU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2016.

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The MOT history for VN66 FVU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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