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SW66 YAE

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,800 mi
Last recorded77,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 YAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 63,170 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 63,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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))

offside front fog lamp damage

Pass 11 May 2023 53,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 46,572 miles

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

Front winter tyres

Nearside Front tyre been repaired

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 46,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords void of tread on edge & cut in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All winter tyres fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front tyre been repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts & void of tread on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 39,999 miles

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 31,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,328 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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SW66 YAE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW66 YAE, 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

How do I check the history of SW66 YAE?

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What year was SW66 YAE registered?

SW66 YAE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is SW66 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW66 YAE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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