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GJ66 ZKY

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 71,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,782 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,201 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,028 miles

Front both front tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,909 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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GJ66 ZKY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ66 ZKY, 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 GJ66 ZKY registered?

GJ66 ZKY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is GJ66 ZKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ66 ZKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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