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AY16 CVL

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,288 mi
Last recorded64,288 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 CVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,101 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,071 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 24,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 17,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,229 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AY16 CVL is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 69,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY16 CVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 CVL registered?

AY16 CVL is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AY16 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 CVL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY16 CVL have outstanding finance?

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