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PK66 TEJ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,363 mi
Last recorded176,363 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK66 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 176,363 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 176,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm ( 1mm on outer edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to nearside front jacking block

Pass 4 Oct 2024 156,549 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing from buckle but still works. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 142,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 142,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake pads lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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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PK66 TEJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK66 TEJ, 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 PK66 TEJ registered?

PK66 TEJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2016.

Is PK66 TEJ safe to buy?

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