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SL66 BXR

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 BXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,906 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 77,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,735 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,763 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,044 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At markers (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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SL66 BXR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL66 BXR, 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 SL66 BXR registered?

SL66 BXR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SL66 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL66 BXR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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