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HY16 WFV

2016 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 WFV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 155,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 150,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 143,081 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,715 miles

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,425 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,750 miles

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

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

Offside front jacking point block damaged& outer sill cover damaged

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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HY16 WFV 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 100%.

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 HY16 WFV, 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 HY16 WFV registered?

HY16 WFV is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is HY16 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 WFV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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