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SM66 TEU

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 TEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 136,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,437 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,784 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/wearing unevenly on edges(245/45/18) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/wearing unevenly on edges(245/45/18)runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 14 Dec 2022 96,228 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/wearing unevenly on edges(245/45/18) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/wearing unevenly on edges(245/45/18)runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 29 Dec 2021 81,785 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 66,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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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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SM66 TEU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SM66 TEU, 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 SM66 TEU registered?

SM66 TEU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is SM66 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 TEU shows 8 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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