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MU57 FAK

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,609 mi
Last recorded39,609 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU57 FAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 39,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 21,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 20,924 miles

corrosion starting on front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 18,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 17,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 16,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 14,914 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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MU57 FAK is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MU57 FAK, 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 MU57 FAK registered?

MU57 FAK is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is MU57 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU57 FAK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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