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PJ16 ECT

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 ECT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,073 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,073 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,543 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,669 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Jacking block missing... Replacement recommended...

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,430 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,101 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front ( jacking block missing.replacement advised. )

Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,867 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 46,867 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2019 37,404 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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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.

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