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LE16 MHN

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 MHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 135,918 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 119,039 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,606 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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LE16 MHN is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey 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 LE16 MHN, 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 LE16 MHN registered?

LE16 MHN is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LE16 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 MHN 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.

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