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N2 BUH

2016 BMW 525

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,824 mi
Last recorded128,824 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 BUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust casing corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 131,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 118,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 127,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,358 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 97,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,040 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,910 miles

Both Front Wiperblades Deteriorated, but still clear Screen

Both Rear No Plate Lamps Dim

Both Rear Suspension Bumpstop Worn

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Worn Close to Wear Sensor) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 24,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N2 BUH is a 2016 BMW 525 in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N2 BUH, 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 N2 BUH registered?

N2 BUH is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is N2 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 BUH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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