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DA03 RAS

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,637 mi
Last recorded119,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 RAS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 116,110 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 116,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,388 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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DA03 RAS is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 DA03 RAS, 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 DA03 RAS registered?

DA03 RAS is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DA03 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 RAS 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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