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K15 FLP

2016 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 FLP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,956 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,795 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 126,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 47,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,468 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 117,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn o/s/rear splitting in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2024 43,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn o/s/rear splitting in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,200 miles

front & rear pads 3/4000 miles

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,792 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,954 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,954 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 21,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 72,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Mar 2019 13,018 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,867 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,867 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,259 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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K15 FLP is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K15 FLP, 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 K15 FLP registered?

K15 FLP is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is K15 FLP safe to buy?

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