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GU66 KLA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,598 mi
Last recorded95,598 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 KLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 95,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,471 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 14 Aug 2023 77,617 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 29 Jul 2023 76,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round tyres x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,019 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 61,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,292 miles

no emission reading to clean

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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GU66 KLA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU66 KLA, 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 GU66 KLA registered?

GU66 KLA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is GU66 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 KLA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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