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SM66 TGF

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 91,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,243 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 85,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 62,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,476 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,776 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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SM66 TGF is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM66 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

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

Is SM66 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 TGF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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