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DGZ 8457

2016 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 8457
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2026 72,202 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Partial undertray fitted

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms light on

Fail 29 Oct 2026 72,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Partial undertray fitted

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,436 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,633 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 31,597 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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DGZ 8457 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DGZ 8457, 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 DGZ 8457 registered?

DGZ 8457 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is DGZ 8457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 8457 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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