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392 PPJ

2016 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,105 mi
Last recorded48,105 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration392 PPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,105 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 48,105 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 42,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle restricting full inspection

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

Service due light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2024 36,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,307 miles

Key fob battery low on dash

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2022 22,441 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 tyres worn uneven on inner

Pass 19 Jan 2021 16,641 miles

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2020 12,070 miles

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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392 PPJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 392 PPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 392 PPJ registered?

392 PPJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 392 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 392 PPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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