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T31 MHA

2016 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 MHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 51,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,721 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 38,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 30,547 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 30,547 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 10mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 92,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 10mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,381 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi leaking due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi leaking due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,607 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,760 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,498 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,473 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,304 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn.

rear tyres on limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,322 miles

front brake discs well worn

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,584 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

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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T31 MHA is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 T31 MHA, 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 T31 MHA registered?

T31 MHA is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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