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SC66 CSZ

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 CSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 92,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 42,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2021 26,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 20,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,937 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 20,934 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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 CSZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver 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 CSZ, 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 SC66 CSZ?

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What year was SC66 CSZ registered?

SC66 CSZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is SC66 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC66 CSZ 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.

Does SC66 CSZ have outstanding finance?

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