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KV16 BWM

2016 Ds DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 BWM
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,095 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 74,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2024 58,822 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mill

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged and close to limit 235/45/18

recommend steering alignment with nes tyres

Fail 17 Dec 2024 58,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mill

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged and close to limit 235/45/18

recommend steering alignment with nes tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2023 40,557 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 40,555 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 23,030 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 19,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 14,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 10,205 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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KV16 BWM is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV16 BWM registered?

KV16 BWM is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is KV16 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 BWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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