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MDR 846

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1318cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,084 mi
Last recorded84,084 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDR 846
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,318cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 84,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 25,648 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 25,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,012 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,010 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight condensation

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,802 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf/nsf rearward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf/nsf rearward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 12,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 7,115 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 57,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 55,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,055 miles

emissions to low to record reading

Fail 28 May 2015 36,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions to low to record reading

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,521 miles

emissions to low to record reading

rear pads wearing close to limit

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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MDR 846 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,318cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MDR 846, 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 MDR 846 registered?

MDR 846 is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is MDR 846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDR 846 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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