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CU66 UPT

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,681 mi
Last recorded77,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 UPT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 77,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking / cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 65,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking / cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 52,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,021 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,114 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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CU66 UPT 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 CU66 UPT, 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

How do I check the history of CU66 UPT?

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What year was CU66 UPT registered?

CU66 UPT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is CU66 UPT safe to buy?

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