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YJ16 OBN

2016 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 OBN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 78,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,562 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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YJ16 OBN is a 2016 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ16 OBN, 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 YJ16 OBN registered?

YJ16 OBN is a 2016 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is YJ16 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 OBN shows 3 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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