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WH65 FZM

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,515 mi
Last recorded200,515 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH65 FZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 200,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front under tray is fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 193,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/corroding behind paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/bushes/slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front small chips in windscreen

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 188,980 miles

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

rear brake discs / slight wear / edge

Fail 21 May 2024 188,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs / slight wear / edge

Pass 23 May 2023 184,843 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight edge / lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 169,275 miles

Engine undertray slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (4-5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (4-5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,999 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 129,949 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 129,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,455 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WH65 FZM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WH65 FZM, 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 WH65 FZM registered?

WH65 FZM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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