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AP65 KCA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,679 mi
Last recorded163,679 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 KCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 163,679 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate corroded and slightly loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal slight leak from front of differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 151,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,774 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 114,728 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))

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,325 miles

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 3 Jan 2019 65,704 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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AP65 KCA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP65 KCA, 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 AP65 KCA registered?

AP65 KCA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is AP65 KCA safe to buy?

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