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S666 URJ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 URJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 84,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,753 miles

no smoke test rev limiter fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,885 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Very Low Outer Edge & Tyre Starting To Deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & Rear Rims Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close On 2mm Central & Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 45,103 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 33,024 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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S666 URJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S666 URJ, 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 S666 URJ registered?

S666 URJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is S666 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S666 URJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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