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PJ66 JVP

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,217 mi
Last recorded114,217 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 114,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,467 miles

Front both front tyres are starting to wear off on the outer edges

low emitter detected D/S/M not triggered

undertrays fitted

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 JVP is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

PJ66 JVP is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is PJ66 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ66 JVP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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