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CX66 XAN

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,654 mi
Last recorded87,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX66 XAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,755 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in sidewall (rim protector) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres mildly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,318 miles

Advise engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,228 miles

Offside Side repeater not working ( Mirror mounted type ) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,549 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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CX66 XAN is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 CX66 XAN, 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 CX66 XAN registered?

CX66 XAN is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is CX66 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX66 XAN 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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