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GY16 LHL

2016 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 LHL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,249 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,928 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 66,133 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 66,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 60,213 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 44,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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GY16 LHL is a 2016 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY16 LHL, 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 GY16 LHL registered?

GY16 LHL is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is GY16 LHL safe to buy?

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