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R1 KWF

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

118,164 mi
Last recorded118,164 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 KWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,164 miles

Corrosion on brake discs

Headlight lenses faded

Rear flexy brake hoses cracking/splitting

Rear lower suspension arms front bushes splitting

Fail 23 Feb 2026 118,163 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion on brake discs and slight run out on brake test

Headlights faded and damp inside

Rear Lower Suspension arm front bushes splitting slightly

Rear flexy brake hoses cracking slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2025 65,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 57,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2024 116,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 116,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Friction material detached from metal backing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2023 36,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 114,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 112,859 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 112,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,890 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 34,890 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S rear tyre has cuts and outer worn

Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 31,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 101,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 24,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and centre brake pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,104 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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R1 KWF is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 R1 KWF, 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 R1 KWF registered?

R1 KWF is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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