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WJ66 BOV

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

290,009 mi
Last recorded290,009 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 290,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 265,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 238,410 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 204,716 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 171,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 145,795 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,106 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,122 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 31,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,180 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 BOV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

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

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