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LRZ 5179

2016 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 5179
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,276 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 51,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a large slice on inner edge which has gone through ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 23,051 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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LRZ 5179 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LRZ 5179, 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

How do I check the history of LRZ 5179?

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What year was LRZ 5179 registered?

LRZ 5179 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is LRZ 5179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRZ 5179 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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