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YF16 VDV

2016 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52840,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 52,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 26,139 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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YF16 VDV 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 YF16 VDV, 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 YF16 VDV?

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What year was YF16 VDV registered?

YF16 VDV is a 2016 BMW 528, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is YF16 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 VDV 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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