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P27 PKM

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 PKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on inner edge and approx 3.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,842 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 73,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,740 miles

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

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

run flats fitted to rear only

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 36,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,076 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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P27 PKM is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P27 PKM, 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 P27 PKM registered?

P27 PKM is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is P27 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 PKM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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