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SC66 CEX

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,421 mi
Last recorded182,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 CEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 182,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Differential ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,966 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 165,081 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,575 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 117,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on wedge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,992 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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SC66 CEX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 SC66 CEX, 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 SC66 CEX registered?

SC66 CEX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is SC66 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC66 CEX 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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