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KS66 XZK

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,831 mi
Last recorded130,831 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS66 XZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 130,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,138 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,700 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 55,165 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front bad lip and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,332 miles

rear brake pads getting low approx 3mm left?

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2020 28,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 28,575 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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KS66 XZK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS66 XZK, 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

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What year was KS66 XZK registered?

KS66 XZK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2016.

Is KS66 XZK safe to buy?

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