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SC66 LJO

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 LJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 46,245 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,169 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 8,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cord etc on insp. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cord etc on insp. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stone chip/spreading on centre front windscreen(not in drivers view/behind mirror).

Pass 13 Dec 2019 7,111 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 LJO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SC66 LJO, 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

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What year was SC66 LJO registered?

SC66 LJO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is SC66 LJO safe to buy?

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