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DF65 ZPL

2016 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,501 mi
Last recorded114,501 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,150 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,887 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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DF65 ZPL is a 2016 BMW 525 in Blue 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 DF65 ZPL, 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

How do I check the history of DF65 ZPL?

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What year was DF65 ZPL registered?

DF65 ZPL is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is DF65 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF65 ZPL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF65 ZPL have outstanding finance?

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