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LM66 VTO

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 VTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 156,875 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,315 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Differential rear bush worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 119,922 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 119,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 70,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 40,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,730 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure undertray damaged but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 VTO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

LM66 VTO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is LM66 VTO safe to buy?

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