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LF66 PBO

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,708 mi
Last recorded65,708 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 PBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 65,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,458 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,039 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under cover fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 33,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge worn close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,927 miles

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

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

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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LF66 PBO is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LF66 PBO, 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 LF66 PBO registered?

LF66 PBO is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is LF66 PBO safe to buy?

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