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DC66 YLY

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,690 mi
Last recorded36,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 YLY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,690 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Aug 2024 34,990 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 Jul 2024 34,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 24,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 10,001 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 YLY is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC66 YLY, 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.

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What year was DC66 YLY registered?

DC66 YLY is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is DC66 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 YLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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