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FD16 URZ

2016 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,522 mi
Last recorded60,522 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 URZ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 60,522 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 60,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 55,959 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 46,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 34,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 26,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,586 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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FD16 URZ is a 2016 BMW 528 in Grey 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 FD16 URZ, 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 FD16 URZ?

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What year was FD16 URZ registered?

FD16 URZ is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is FD16 URZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 URZ 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.

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