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DE55 REN

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,139 mi
Last recorded85,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 REN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 76,475 miles

Front tyres 6 years old and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm,7 years old and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 60,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 55,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,902 miles

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

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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DE55 REN is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE55 REN, 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 DE55 REN registered?

DE55 REN is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DE55 REN safe to buy?

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