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LG66 WKY

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,041 mi
Last recorded137,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 WKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 137,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 119,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 101,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,099 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,818 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 31,818 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have a lip /inside and out . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,440 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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LG66 WKY 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 72.7%.

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 LG66 WKY, 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 LG66 WKY registered?

LG66 WKY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is LG66 WKY safe to buy?

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