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S666 RTY

2016 BMW 525

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,222 mi
Last recorded191,222 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 RTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 191,222 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 191,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 178,019 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 May 2025 177,837 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2024 162,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 168,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 149,667 miles

Noise from engine

Service due

Pass 30 Mar 2023 160,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,846 miles

change oil/service now mil on

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

change oil/service now mil on

Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,814 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 12 Apr 2021 143,172 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 27,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has a combination of scratches which do not affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Mar 2016 74,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen has a combination of scratches which do not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,685 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 66,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,156 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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S666 RTY is a 2016 BMW 525 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S666 RTY, 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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S666 RTY is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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