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AF66 UGW

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,401 mi
Last recorded97,401 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 UGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,401 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear in middle on 2 mm and 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,450 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,251 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed air fresheners from rear view mirror ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,482 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full lenth under covers fitted

pads 1/2 worn all round

Fail 9 Oct 2020 44,472 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full lenth under covers fitted

pads 1/2 worn all round

Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,966 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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AF66 UGW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF66 UGW, 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 AF66 UGW registered?

AF66 UGW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is AF66 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 UGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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