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WK16 OGB

2016 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 OGB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,579 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,161 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,114 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 19 Aug 2020 24,478 miles

Front imblance on brake operation

Fail 19 Aug 2020 24,478 miles

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

Front imblance on brake operation

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,644 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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WK16 OGB is a 2016 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WK16 OGB, 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

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What year was WK16 OGB registered?

WK16 OGB is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WK16 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 OGB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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