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AK66 EYR

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 EYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 56,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,053 miles

Rear Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2022 39,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 33,779 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 27,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 24,791 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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AK66 EYR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK66 EYR, 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 AK66 EYR registered?

AK66 EYR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AK66 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 EYR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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