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YG66 TKA

2016 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,874 mi
Last recorded121,874 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 TKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,087 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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YG66 TKA is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue 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 YG66 TKA, 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 YG66 TKA registered?

YG66 TKA is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is YG66 TKA safe to buy?

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