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RY66 LFF

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,970 mi
Last recorded166,970 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY66 LFF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 166,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 156,727 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 156,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 130,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 116,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,072 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 74,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 43,920 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,838 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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RY66 LFF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RY66 LFF, 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 RY66 LFF registered?

RY66 LFF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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The MOT history for RY66 LFF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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