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K6 TDW

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 TDW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,426 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 58,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 44,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 26,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,558 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 18,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 50,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,121 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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K6 TDW is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K6 TDW, 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 K6 TDW registered?

K6 TDW is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is K6 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 TDW shows 14 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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