CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA16 HTX

2016 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,789 mi
Last recorded69,789 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 HTX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 69,789 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft flexi joint (donut) slight perish splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead slightly distorted *** 2 places*** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 55,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,896 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 25,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 24,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 20,525 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,867 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
Full BMW 528 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA16 HTX is a 2016 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA16 HTX, 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 EA16 HTX?

You can check the full history of EA16 HTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA16 HTX registered?

EA16 HTX is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is EA16 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 HTX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA16 HTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA16 HTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.