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AK66 XNR

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 XNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,286 miles

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

Rear bumper/bootlid damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2025 101,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 56,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,791 miles

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

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 XNR is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK66 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

AK66 XNR is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AK66 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 XNR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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