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KH14 LES

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,252 mi
Last recorded94,252 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH14 LES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 94,252 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,213 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,802 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 63,802 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear - no spacing and no BSAU code displayed (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear, offside rear & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,956 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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KH14 LES 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 KH14 LES, 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

How do I check the history of KH14 LES?

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What year was KH14 LES registered?

KH14 LES is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is KH14 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH14 LES 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.

Does KH14 LES have outstanding finance?

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