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KP16 YTL

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,873 mi
Last recorded116,873 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 YTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 116,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,701 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 53,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,566 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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KP16 YTL 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 KP16 YTL, 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

How do I check the history of KP16 YTL?

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What year was KP16 YTL registered?

KP16 YTL is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KP16 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 YTL 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.

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