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BP66 KNU

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,621 mi
Last recorded69,621 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP66 KNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 63,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,166 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 58,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on inner edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on inner edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,972 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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BP66 KNU is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 BP66 KNU, 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 BP66 KNU registered?

BP66 KNU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 2016.

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