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T666 CAG

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,301 mi
Last recorded105,301 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 CAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low outer edge - 245 40 zr19 98y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,761 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 46,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 46,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 29,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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T666 CAG is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T666 CAG, 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 T666 CAG registered?

T666 CAG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is T666 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T666 CAG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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