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WN66 YWE

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,467 mi
Last recorded96,467 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN66 YWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,467 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 96,394 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 87,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,816 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 14,760 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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WN66 YWE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN66 YWE, 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 WN66 YWE registered?

WN66 YWE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is WN66 YWE safe to buy?

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