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WU16 UKS

2016 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,108 mi
Last recorded66,108 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 UKS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,452 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 57,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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WU16 UKS is a 2016 BMW 523 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU16 UKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU16 UKS registered?

WU16 UKS is a 2016 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is WU16 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 UKS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU16 UKS have outstanding finance?

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