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LM66 KVW

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

265,083 mi
Last recorded265,083 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 KVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 265,083 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 260,061 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 256,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 250,123 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 250,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 235,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 219,558 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2024 201,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 186,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 172,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 155,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 141,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 218,193 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,803 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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LM66 KVW is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LM66 KVW, 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 LM66 KVW registered?

LM66 KVW is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2016.

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The MOT history for LM66 KVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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