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J19 WNY

2016 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,645 mi
Last recorded156,645 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 WNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 156,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 149,840 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 144,246 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cant fully check belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly outer edges no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 115,547 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2022 115,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,953 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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J19 WNY is a 2016 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J19 WNY, 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 J19 WNY registered?

J19 WNY is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is J19 WNY safe to buy?

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