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L800 MJL

2016 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 MJL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,408 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 75,408 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,351 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,186 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 30,175 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements back ground not a consistent yellow (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 16,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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L800 MJL is a 2016 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L800 MJL, 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.

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What year was L800 MJL registered?

L800 MJL is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is L800 MJL safe to buy?

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