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FV65 WLR

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 WLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,949 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,487 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,750 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 84,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,132 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 11 Feb 2019 59,169 miles

under trays fitted

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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FV65 WLR 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 FV65 WLR, 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 FV65 WLR registered?

FV65 WLR is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is FV65 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 WLR 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 FV65 WLR have outstanding finance?

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