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EJ66 OTU

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,335 mi
Last recorded141,335 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 OTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 141,335 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 141,335 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nearside rear offside rear and front missing a wheel nut each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2025 139,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,590 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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EJ66 OTU is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ66 OTU, 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 EJ66 OTU registered?

EJ66 OTU is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is EJ66 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ66 OTU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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