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DS16 HBA

2016 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HBA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 117,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge and getting low

Offside Front bald on inner edge and getting low

Rear discs poor

Rear pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,364 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 63,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,760 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 60,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm On Wear Marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm On Wear Marks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 55,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm On Wear Marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm On Wear Marks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,281 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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DS16 HBA is a 2016 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS16 HBA, 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

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What year was DS16 HBA registered?

DS16 HBA is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is DS16 HBA safe to buy?

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