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PF66 LFX

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF66 LFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads starting to get low approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle sat lower on one side

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,456 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 34,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,045 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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PF66 LFX is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF66 LFX, 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 PF66 LFX registered?

PF66 LFX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is PF66 LFX safe to buy?

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