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WF66 XKA

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,071 mi
Last recorded195,071 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF66 XKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 195,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2024 145,195 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 18 Nov 2023 125,915 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust soot deposits around air intake from the EGR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 225 55 17 101W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm 225 55 17 101W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,477 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 103,332 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,432 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 59,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 29,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 8,799 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 23 Jun 2017 7,160 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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WF66 XKA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF66 XKA, 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 WF66 XKA registered?

WF66 XKA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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The MOT history for WF66 XKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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