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BL16 UUW

2016 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,020 mi
Last recorded54,020 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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

RegistrationBL16 UUW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 54,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 36,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,783 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 27,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,207 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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BL16 UUW is a 2016 BMW 528 in Grey 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 BL16 UUW, 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 BL16 UUW registered?

BL16 UUW is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is BL16 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 UUW 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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