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YK66 HFC

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,004 mi
Last recorded62,004 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 HFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 62,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully check underbody, due to undertrays

Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,602 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,957 miles

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2022 42,954 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,106 miles

Front Both front tyres feathered

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,726 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 24,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 24,899 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 HFC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK66 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

YK66 HFC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2016.

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The MOT history for YK66 HFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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