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PY16 CDF

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 CDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,596 miles

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2026 98,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2025 88,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 77,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 68,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centrel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,184 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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PY16 CDF 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 80%.

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 PY16 CDF, 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 PY16 CDF registered?

PY16 CDF is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is PY16 CDF safe to buy?

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