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BT16 HWO

2016 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 HWO
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 63,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,101 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 51,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,983 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,085 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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BT16 HWO is a 2016 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT16 HWO, 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 BT16 HWO registered?

BT16 HWO is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BT16 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 HWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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