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KN66 PSO

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,110 mi
Last recorded63,110 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN66 PSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 63,110 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 63,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc dust shield loose and contacting wheel

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 54,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,353 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 29,389 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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KN66 PSO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN66 PSO, 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 KN66 PSO registered?

KN66 PSO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is KN66 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN66 PSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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