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BGZ 3507

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 3507
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 147,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 139,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 129,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 122,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 114,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear all differential bushes are perished - rear most in very poor condition

Fail 30 May 2022 114,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear all differential bushes are perished - rear most in very poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,283 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop sp sportmaxx gt run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,903 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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BGZ 3507 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 51,691 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 BGZ 3507, 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 10 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGZ 3507 registered?

BGZ 3507 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BGZ 3507 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 3507 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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