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WV66 XJB

2016 BMW 520

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,794 mi
Last recorded143,794 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 XJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 143,794 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 143,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 120,905 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,895 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,072 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,142 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 55,560 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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WV66 XJB is a 2016 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV66 XJB, 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 WV66 XJB registered?

WV66 XJB is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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