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R2 UNO

2016 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,439 mi
Last recorded135,439 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 UNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,540 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 128,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 112,362 miles

Offside Front brake discs corroded inner surface

front tyres worn , wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,486 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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R2 UNO is a 2016 BMW 525 in Blue 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 R2 UNO, 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 R2 UNO registered?

R2 UNO is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is R2 UNO safe to buy?

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