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PJ66 DSZ

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 DSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 96,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,254 miles

Bonnet gas struts expired 08/2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Raised letters/numbers cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 86,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet gas struts expired 08/2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Raised letters/numbers cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,029 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 31,041 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,117 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,845 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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PJ66 DSZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ66 DSZ, 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 PJ66 DSZ registered?

PJ66 DSZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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The MOT history for PJ66 DSZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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