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SK66 WFT

2016 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,627 mi
Last recorded221,627 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK66 WFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 221,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,486 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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SK66 WFT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SK66 WFT, 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 SK66 WFT registered?

SK66 WFT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SK66 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK66 WFT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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