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E5 HCJ

2016 BMW 5 Series

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,503 mi
Last recorded67,503 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 HCJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,776 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,200 miles

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

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

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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E5 HCJ is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 HCJ, 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 E5 HCJ registered?

E5 HCJ is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2016.

Is E5 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 HCJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E5 HCJ have outstanding finance?

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