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FL16 CWJ

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,894 mi
Last recorded178,894 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 178,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,470 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,554 miles

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 118,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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FL16 CWJ is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL16 CWJ, 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 FL16 CWJ registered?

FL16 CWJ is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is FL16 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 CWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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