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SD16 DGS

2016 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,070 mi
Last recorded102,070 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 DGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,070 miles

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 13 May 2025 90,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 90,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 66,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 48,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 43,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2022 43,094 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 36,481 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 36,479 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 31,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 23,515 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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SD16 DGS is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD16 DGS, 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 SD16 DGS registered?

SD16 DGS is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is SD16 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 DGS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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