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KN66 WPA

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN66 WPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,901 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,300 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,678 miles

All tyres marked Mercedes fit only

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 2454518RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 2454518RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,907 miles

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 31,905 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 25,181 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 WPA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KN66 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

KN66 WPA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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