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BP66 PKE

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP66 PKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 41,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 26,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 19,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 10,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 5,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 5,949 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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BP66 PKE is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BP66 PKE, 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 BP66 PKE registered?

BP66 PKE is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is BP66 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP66 PKE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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