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LF66 AUH

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,835 mi
Last recorded70,835 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 AUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 30,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,331 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 20,331 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LF66 AUH is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 LF66 AUH, 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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How do I check the history of LF66 AUH?

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What year was LF66 AUH registered?

LF66 AUH is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is LF66 AUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF66 AUH 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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