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BJ16 XSL

2016 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,831 mi
Last recorded56,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XSL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,831 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,578 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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BJ16 XSL is a 2016 BMW 528 in Silver 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 BJ16 XSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ16 XSL?

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What year was BJ16 XSL registered?

BJ16 XSL is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is BJ16 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 XSL 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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