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WJ66 BOH

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

219,532 mi
Last recorded219,532 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 BOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 219,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 172,456 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 171,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 171,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 108,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,210 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,845 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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WJ66 BOH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ66 BOH, 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 WJ66 BOH registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ66 BOH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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