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SH66 TXA

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,583 mi
Last recorded127,583 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH66 TXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,583 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 127,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 77,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 77,566 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake warning lit on dashboard (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,061 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2021 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2020 40,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,215 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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SH66 TXA is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH66 TXA, 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 SH66 TXA registered?

SH66 TXA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is SH66 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH66 TXA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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