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YK66 FCY

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,577 mi
Last recorded82,577 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 FCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 82,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 82,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,119 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,332 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 35,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,208 miles

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

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

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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YK66 FCY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK66 FCY, 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 YK66 FCY registered?

YK66 FCY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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