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SG66 XMO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,333 mi
Last recorded157,333 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG66 XMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 149,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 143,871 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,550 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,646 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 60,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 43,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,508 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 43,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 XMO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SG66 XMO, 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 SG66 XMO registered?

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

Is SG66 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG66 XMO shows 16 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.

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