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LF16 YGC

2016 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 YGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 163,600 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,909 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 112,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,021 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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LF16 YGC is a 2016 BMW 525 in Blue 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 LF16 YGC, 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 LF16 YGC registered?

LF16 YGC is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is LF16 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 YGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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