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LC66 XYH

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC66 XYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn/slightly out of shape.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 76,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn/slightly out of shape.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple. ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 61,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 61,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wearing uneven/ out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre all-round wearing low, 3mm.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 19,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,210 miles

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 21 Nov 2019 14,213 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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LC66 XYH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC66 XYH, 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 LC66 XYH registered?

LC66 XYH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is LC66 XYH safe to buy?

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