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SC16 AYT

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 AYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished and starting to wear on the outside and inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished and starting to wear on the outside and inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 62,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,021 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS GROVED AND LIPED

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 7 May 2019 35,728 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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SC16 AYT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 SC16 AYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC16 AYT?

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What year was SC16 AYT registered?

SC16 AYT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is SC16 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 AYT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC16 AYT have outstanding finance?

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