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A16 KNH

2018 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,194 mi
Last recorded35,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KNH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 35,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 24,488 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 24,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 25,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 24,924 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 19,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 15,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 12,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 24,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 23,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 19,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 19,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,502 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A16 KNH is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 KNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 KNH registered?

A16 KNH is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 February 2018.

Is A16 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 KNH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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