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CP66 JCV

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,736 mi
Last recorded122,736 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP66 JCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,736 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 122,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 116,693 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 109,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 99,247 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 89,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,526 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 77,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 52,665 miles

Under-trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2018 28,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 592 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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CP66 JCV is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP66 JCV, 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 CP66 JCV registered?

CP66 JCV is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is CP66 JCV safe to buy?

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