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MW66 KBX

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,398 mi
Last recorded196,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 KBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 196,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 177,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 177,048 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 168,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,857 miles

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

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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MW66 KBX 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 90%.

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 MW66 KBX, 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 MW66 KBX registered?

MW66 KBX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is MW66 KBX safe to buy?

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