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M9 FJF

2016 BMW 525

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests40 (33 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.5%

Mileage

125,866 mi
Last recorded125,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 FJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

33 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 127,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 198,784 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 126,763 miles

brake vacuum hose slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 186,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,376 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,159 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,159 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2022 172,059 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,457 miles

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Fail 19 Jan 2022 130,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 166,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,164 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 69,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 161,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 159,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 53,472 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 152,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 152,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s no plate light very dim

Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,013 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 144,611 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,580 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 135,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,512 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 19,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,475 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 123,722 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 123,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 122,025 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 23 May 2012 122,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,708 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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M9 FJF is a 2016 BMW 525 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M9 FJF, 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 M9 FJF registered?

M9 FJF is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2016.

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