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LS16 VSM

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,086 mi
Last recorded97,086 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 VSM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,186 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 55,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,584 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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LS16 VSM is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS16 VSM, 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 LS16 VSM registered?

LS16 VSM is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LS16 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS16 VSM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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