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YK66 KWC

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 95,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,090 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,252 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,285 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))

both rear tyres on 1-6mm

Fail 10 Aug 2023 73,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 50,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,350 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and small cuts in tread.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,833 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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 KWC is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

YK66 KWC is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YK66 KWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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