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CV66 TKU

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,253 mi
Last recorded113,253 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 TKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,253 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,623 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Smoke has not been detected

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Smoke has not been detected

Fail 24 Jul 2024 104,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner might be at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,332 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,655 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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CV66 TKU is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV66 TKU, 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 CV66 TKU registered?

CV66 TKU is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is CV66 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV66 TKU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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