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GY66 NZX

2016 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 NZX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,761 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low ( 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,670 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,593 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2019 34,311 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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GY66 NZX is a 2016 BMW 528 in Black 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 GY66 NZX, 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 GY66 NZX registered?

GY66 NZX is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is GY66 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY66 NZX 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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