CarVerify

Free Car Check

SE66 GAL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE66 GAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,765 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,907 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 67,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges low (5.2.3 (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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SE66 GAL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE66 GAL, 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 SE66 GAL?

You can check the full history of SE66 GAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SE66 GAL registered?

SE66 GAL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is SE66 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE66 GAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE66 GAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SE66 GAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.