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CV66 TSX

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 TSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn to approx 3.0mm

there is signs of slight oil leak on front lower subframe

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 69,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm + inside edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 41,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,235 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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CV66 TSX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 CV66 TSX, 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 CV66 TSX registered?

CV66 TSX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is CV66 TSX safe to buy?

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