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HG16 XWW

2016 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 XWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,632 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,366 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 34,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 22,982 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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HG16 XWW is a 2016 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HG16 XWW, 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 HG16 XWW registered?

HG16 XWW is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is HG16 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 XWW shows 7 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 HG16 XWW have outstanding finance?

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