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YK66 JWT

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 JWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 73,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,949 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 46,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,071 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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YK66 JWT is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JWT, 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 JWT registered?

YK66 JWT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is YK66 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 JWT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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