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WM66 EHV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,660 mi
Last recorded125,660 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM66 EHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,660 miles

Rear main diff bush split

Fail 24 Jun 2026 125,660 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear main diff bush split

Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,970 miles

Rear differential bushes cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2025 114,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear differential bushes cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2024 97,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 97,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and Worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,657 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 56,657 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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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WM66 EHV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WM66 EHV, 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 WM66 EHV registered?

WM66 EHV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2016.

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