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PJ66 DTO

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,533 mi
Last recorded138,533 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 DTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 106,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,458 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 93,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,969 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 DTO is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

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

Is PJ66 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ66 DTO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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