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SP66 ZYX

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,822 mi
Last recorded110,822 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 ZYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 110,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 99,610 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 99,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 84,382 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 71,303 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2023 71,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 57,927 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 47,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 34,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SP66 ZYX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP66 ZYX, 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 SP66 ZYX registered?

SP66 ZYX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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