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MR06 AKY

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR06 AKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 101,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2025 98,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 81,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,097 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 75,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,639 miles

under trays side skirts and engine covers fitted obscuring areas of the underside and other testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,740 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring areas of the vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,713 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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MR06 AKY is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR06 AKY, 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.

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What year was MR06 AKY registered?

MR06 AKY is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is MR06 AKY safe to buy?

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