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WJ66 BRV

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,527 mi
Last recorded96,527 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,527 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 82,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,359 miles

** nearside front tyre outer edge worn very close to legal limit 225/55/17 **

offside front tyre outer treads offshape

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,344 miles

various body damage

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear outer edge of tyre, but fitted is a multi-tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 1,171 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 BRV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

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

Is WJ66 BRV safe to buy?

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