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MD16 HVA

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 HVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 65,153 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,381 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 57,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 37,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,317 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,040 miles

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,355 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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MD16 HVA is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MD16 HVA, 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 MD16 HVA registered?

MD16 HVA is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MD16 HVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 HVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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