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166 NFC

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 NFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,431 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,954 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,735 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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166 NFC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 166 NFC, 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 166 NFC registered?

166 NFC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is 166 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 NFC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 166 NFC have outstanding finance?

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