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MK66 YAA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 YAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,764 miles

undertrays fited

Fail 10 Dec 2025 64,764 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower rear arms shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fited

Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 63,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,917 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,885 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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MK66 YAA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 MK66 YAA, 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 MK66 YAA registered?

MK66 YAA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is MK66 YAA safe to buy?

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