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PY16 LBK

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,414 mi
Last recorded31,414 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 31,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 28,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 12,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 9,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 7,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 5,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 4,952 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 LBK 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 100%.

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 PY16 LBK, 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 PY16 LBK registered?

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

Is PY16 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY16 LBK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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