MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Side repeater not working inop & outer lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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
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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
emissions to low to test
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
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
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
cut in nsr tyre tread
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PL16 JRZ safe to buy?
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