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GY66 UGU

2016 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,560 mi
Last recorded83,560 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 UGU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,857 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,767 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,169 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,134 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 UGU is a 2016 BMW 528 in Grey 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 UGU, 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 GY66 UGU?

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What year was GY66 UGU registered?

GY66 UGU is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is GY66 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY66 UGU 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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