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LF16 ZNR

2016 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,088 mi
Last recorded46,088 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 ZNR
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 46,088 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 46,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 38,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 38,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 34,219 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both N/S & O/S tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 23,502 miles

Front Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 23,502 miles

Front Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,528 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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LF16 ZNR 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 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 LF16 ZNR, 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 LF16 ZNR registered?

LF16 ZNR is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is LF16 ZNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 ZNR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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