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G22 RWN

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 RWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 70,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,913 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 28 Dec 2024 54,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 137,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 45,512 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 45,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,009 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 130,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 41,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,961 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,961 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,584 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 29,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,319 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 20,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 116,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 105,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G22 RWN is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G22 RWN, 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 G22 RWN registered?

G22 RWN is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is G22 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 RWN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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