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FG66 BNY

2016 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

299,412 mi
Last recorded299,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 BNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 299,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 298,496 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 277,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 258,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 236,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 235,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 215,131 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 197,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 177,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 157,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 156,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,693 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,771 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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FG66 BNY is a 2016 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 FG66 BNY, 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 FG66 BNY registered?

FG66 BNY is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is FG66 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG66 BNY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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