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BX65 DVT

2016 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 151,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,932 miles

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

Rear Could not check seatbelt due to load in the back on seats

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,346 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 84,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,607 miles

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 DVT is a 2016 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

BX65 DVT is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is BX65 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX65 DVT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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