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PL16 JRZ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,394 mi
Last recorded114,394 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 105,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 2mm with small cuts inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on between 3/2mm with small cuts inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,536 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 92,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working inop & outer lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage to n/s side repeator

Fail 22 Jul 2023 82,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

damage to n/s side repeator

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to low to test

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2022 72,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to low to test

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is on 3mm

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre is on 3mm

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,369 miles

cut in nsr tyre tread

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PL16 JRZ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black 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 PL16 JRZ, 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 PL16 JRZ registered?

PL16 JRZ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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