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LM66 UTA

2016 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,140 mi
Last recorded192,140 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 UTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 192,140 miles

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

Outer sill and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 192,135 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Outer sill and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 174,884 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,420 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 138,420 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,234 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,363 miles

both rear tyres worn more in centre of tyre

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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LM66 UTA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM66 UTA, 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 LM66 UTA registered?

LM66 UTA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is LM66 UTA safe to buy?

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