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YK66 KBV

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,599 mi
Last recorded129,599 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2024 117,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,069 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 107,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on outer edge but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff bush split

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,288 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on outer edge but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff bush split

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,851 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 61,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres bald on edges (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 KBV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KBV, 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 YK66 KBV registered?

YK66 KBV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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