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GX66 KMA

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,142 mi
Last recorded64,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 KMA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 64,142 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 64,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 31,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,316 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,893 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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GX66 KMA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 GX66 KMA, 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 GX66 KMA registered?

GX66 KMA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is GX66 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX66 KMA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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