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BK66 HVG

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,610 mi
Last recorded87,610 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK66 HVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 87,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,594 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 69,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,787 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted covering components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 29,681 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 10,366 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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BK66 HVG is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 BK66 HVG, 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 BK66 HVG registered?

BK66 HVG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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