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SG66 XMC

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,288 mi
Last recorded80,288 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG66 XMC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BENDY WISHBONE/STRAIGHT WISHBONE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BENDY WISHBONE/STRAIGHT WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,529 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 61,529 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 47,766 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2021 40,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,629 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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SG66 XMC is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

SG66 XMC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is SG66 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG66 XMC 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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