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BX65 DVM

2016 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,057 mi
Last recorded117,057 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX65 DVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 111,755 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 109,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,578 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,802 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 92,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BX65 DVM is a 2016 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX65 DVM, 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.

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What year was BX65 DVM registered?

BX65 DVM is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is BX65 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX65 DVM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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