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CX66 XZP

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,401 mi
Last recorded188,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 188,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 183,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 178,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 169,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 164,403 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 160,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 146,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 146,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,221 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,221 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 125,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,577 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside about 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,465 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

front inner brake pads have about 25-30% remaining

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 XZP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CX66 XZP, 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

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What year was CX66 XZP registered?

CX66 XZP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is CX66 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX66 XZP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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