2016 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · FM65 UBW
2016 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 103,665 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
FM65 UBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2019
- 103,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FM65 UBW Mileage History
- 19/11/201879,809 mi
- 19/11/201879,811 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/2019103,665 mi+23,854 mi
- 26/10/2019103,665 mi
Average of roughly 25,555 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FM65 UBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 525 (FM65 UBW) between November 2018 and October 2019.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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