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DC66 YLO

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,954 mi
Last recorded66,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 YLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/20 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/30/20 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,071 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 61,071 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,885 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 29,819 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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DC66 YLO is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC66 YLO, 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 DC66 YLO registered?

DC66 YLO is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is DC66 YLO safe to buy?

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