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PA66 JKK

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA66 JKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,816 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,968 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,516 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,395 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 101,694 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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PA66 JKK is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PA66 JKK, 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 PA66 JKK registered?

PA66 JKK is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2016.

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