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BC16 OCJ

2016 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 OCJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 59,973 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,070 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,953 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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BC16 OCJ is a 2016 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 40,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC16 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC16 OCJ registered?

BC16 OCJ is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is BC16 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 OCJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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