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LY16 ULM

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,800 mi
Last recorded156,800 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 ULM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 65,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,217 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,964 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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LY16 ULM 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 LY16 ULM, 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 LY16 ULM registered?

LY16 ULM is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is LY16 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 ULM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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