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C17 PDB

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,632 mi
Last recorded188,632 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 PDB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 188,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 178,703 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 178,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 169,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 160,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 145,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 126,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,854 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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C17 PDB is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C17 PDB, 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 C17 PDB registered?

C17 PDB is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is C17 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 PDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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