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BX65 DWM

2016 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,524 mi
Last recorded161,524 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX65 DWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 161,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2025 160,160 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,101 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2022 158,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,727 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 157,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,582 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 DWM is a 2016 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX65 DWM, 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 BX65 DWM registered?

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

Is BX65 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX65 DWM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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