CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX66 OKG

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

267,798 mi
Last recorded267,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 OKG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 267,798 miles

Nearside front brake wear wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 266,662 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on, pads ok, nearside front wire poorly repaired

Pass 15 Jan 2026 252,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 232,933 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 203,084 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 203,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

very bad oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jul 2023 176,311 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak but unable to determine where (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,127 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2023 155,450 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,623 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,209 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX66 OKG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX66 OKG, 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

How do I check the history of VX66 OKG?

You can check the full history of VX66 OKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX66 OKG registered?

VX66 OKG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is VX66 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX66 OKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX66 OKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX66 OKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.