CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK16 KVL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,875 mi
Last recorded207,875 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 KVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 207,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 202,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 197,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 191,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 185,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 180,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 174,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 170,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 164,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 159,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 153,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,541 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,744 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK16 KVL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YK16 KVL, 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

How do I check the history of YK16 KVL?

You can check the full history of YK16 KVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK16 KVL registered?

YK16 KVL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YK16 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 KVL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK16 KVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK16 KVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.