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KY66 FGP

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 FGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 92,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 82,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 82,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 78,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,651 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,330 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,384 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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KY66 FGP is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY66 FGP, 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 KY66 FGP registered?

KY66 FGP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is KY66 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY66 FGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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