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SG66 DLF

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG66 DLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,993 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen ( but has been repaired ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 88,283 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,622 miles

Nearside Rear welded repair to alloy wheel rim

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Upper differential bush split at top

Fail 15 Jul 2021 40,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Upper differential bush split at top

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,710 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 29,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (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
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SG66 DLF 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 SG66 DLF, 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 SG66 DLF registered?

SG66 DLF is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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