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WJ66 BNY

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 BNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 71,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,248 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 40,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 2,419 miles

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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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WJ66 BNY is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ66 BNY, 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 WJ66 BNY registered?

WJ66 BNY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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