MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens letting in water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens letting in water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...
Nearside Front Jacking block missing... Replacement recommended...
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...
Nearside Front Jacking block missing... Replacement recommended...
Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front jacking block missing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))
Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front ( jacking block missing.replacement advised. )
Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low & void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advise ) (5.2.3 (e))
Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low & void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advise ) (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ16 ECT is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PJ16 ECT, 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 PJ16 ECT registered?
PJ16 ECT is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2016.
Is PJ16 ECT safe to buy?
The MOT history for PJ16 ECT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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