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RE66 ULG

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,657 mi
Last recorded90,657 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE66 ULG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 90,657 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 90,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,008 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,621 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight oil leak rear diff oil seal

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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RE66 ULG is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE66 ULG, 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

How do I check the history of RE66 ULG?

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What year was RE66 ULG registered?

RE66 ULG is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is RE66 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE66 ULG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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