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H11 UGE

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 UGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 139,540 miles

Under trays and covers fitted

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 111,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,194 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow ball coupling (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 102,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow ball coupling (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,321 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,072 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,152 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 94,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,618 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 88,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,895 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

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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H11 UGE is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H11 UGE, 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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H11 UGE is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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