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KN16 KDF

2016 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 KDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 54,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,311 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 34,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 26,696 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 26,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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KN16 KDF is a 2016 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN16 KDF, 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 KN16 KDF registered?

KN16 KDF is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is KN16 KDF safe to buy?

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