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NJ09 NSJ

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,741 mi
Last recorded86,741 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 81,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,091 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 69,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,934 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,674 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,079 miles

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

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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NJ09 NSJ is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ09 NSJ, 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 NJ09 NSJ?

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What year was NJ09 NSJ registered?

NJ09 NSJ is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is NJ09 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ09 NSJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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