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HV66 KSE

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

314,752 mi
Last recorded314,752 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 KSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 314,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Oct 2025 289,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 288,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 260,956 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 21 Oct 2024 235,711 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))

rear diff leak

Pass 26 Apr 2024 212,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 28 Oct 2023 190,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 186,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 162,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 151,860 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 53,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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HV66 KSE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HV66 KSE, 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 HV66 KSE registered?

HV66 KSE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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