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PJ66 GGY

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 GGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 92,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 16 May 2023 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2023 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2022 63,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,820 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 33,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 GGY is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey 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 PJ66 GGY, 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 GGY registered?

PJ66 GGY is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2016.

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