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KU66 NYV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,300 mi
Last recorded143,300 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU66 NYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 114,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside+nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + has multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + has multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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KU66 NYV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White 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 KU66 NYV, 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 KU66 NYV registered?

KU66 NYV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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