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WU16 VAA

2016 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,624 mi
Last recorded76,624 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 VAA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 76,624 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,119 miles

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 VAA is a 2016 BMW 523 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

WU16 VAA is a 2016 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is WU16 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 VAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU16 VAA have outstanding finance?

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