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K16 KAA

2018 BMW 520

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,636 mi
Last recorded84,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 KAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 73,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,631 miles

Brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,590 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 40,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 26,441 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 18,855 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 18,854 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K16 KAA is a 2018 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 K16 KAA, 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 8 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 K16 KAA registered?

K16 KAA is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is K16 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 KAA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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