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KM66 YOA

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,304 mi
Last recorded98,304 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM66 YOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 98,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,892 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 61,892 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 45,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,313 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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KM66 YOA 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 KM66 YOA, 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 KM66 YOA registered?

KM66 YOA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is KM66 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM66 YOA 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 KM66 YOA have outstanding finance?

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