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F3 WPC

2016 BMW 525

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 WPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 111,458 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 102,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 90,789 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 82,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 61,844 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 61,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 54,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 40,994 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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F3 WPC is a 2016 BMW 525 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F3 WPC, 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 F3 WPC registered?

F3 WPC is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is F3 WPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 WPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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