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LG66 OXW

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 OXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 77,700 miles

Engine oil is on minimum.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge. 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 61,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth badly on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2024 45,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 22,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 16,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 16,624 miles

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

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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LG66 OXW is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG66 OXW, 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 LG66 OXW registered?

LG66 OXW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is LG66 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG66 OXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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