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VN66 HPU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 HPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 106,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 85,919 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 May 2024 85,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,845 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 HPU is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

VN66 HPU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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The MOT history for VN66 HPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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