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DG16 PZZ

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,754 mi
Last recorded124,754 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads 2mm wear sensor close to disk surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight wear outer shoulder 225 55 17 97 Y RSC (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area where chalked pipe is corroded a lot under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff prop shaft sill area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads 2.5mm est unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 118,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2.5mm est (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear outer shoulder 225 55 17 97 y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 110,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 55 r 17 97 y rsc type (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,346 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot grease is everywhere unable to see boot fully (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area where chalked protective coating has bubbled up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 103,263 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225 55 17 97 y run flat type has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area where chalked protective coating has bubbled up (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays are fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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DG16 PZZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG16 PZZ, 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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DG16 PZZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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