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RM02 JOS

2016 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 JOS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 106,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,905 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 136,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,740 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 67,929 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,336 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 129,706 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 121,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,583 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,461 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket cracked

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split

slight wear to front anti roll bar inner rubbers

some play nearside rear anti roll bar link rod

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,240 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front tyres perishing slightly in tread

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar outer link rod

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,628 miles

rear tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,111 miles

front brake pads very low

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,891 miles

front inner brake pads fairly low

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside hand brake performance low

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,103 miles

front inner brake pads fairly low

nearside rear h/brake effort low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,646 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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RM02 JOS is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 RM02 JOS, 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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RM02 JOS is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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