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M66 DEF

2016 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 DEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 50,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 43,040 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 34,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 29,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 25,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 22,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 17,385 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have very light pitting on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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M66 DEF is a 2016 BMW 525 in White 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 M66 DEF, 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 M66 DEF registered?

M66 DEF is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is M66 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 DEF 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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