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LG16 LNK

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 LNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 111,075 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 111,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 100,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,787 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2020 52,076 miles

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 1 ()

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view The windscreen is cracked high in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 39,744 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged where child seat is (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pads look low

engine and underbody covers 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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LG16 LNK is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG16 LNK, 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 LG16 LNK registered?

LG16 LNK is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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