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UV56 ENG

2016 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUV56 ENG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2025 230,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray

Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 214,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre between 4/3mm close to wear bars

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre between 3/2mm on wear bars

Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,898 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 195,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,291 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 57,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 180,064 miles

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

slight play on nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2022 44,615 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 168,715 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm on outer edge & perished in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 168,711 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm on outer edge & perished in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 33,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 33,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 158,627 miles

Offside Front tyre Wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Nov 2020 158,627 miles

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

Offside Front tyre Wearing unevenly

Pass 2 May 2020 26,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2019 130,862 miles

Engine compartment cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some components

Undertrays fitted preventing examination of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 May 2018 97,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 May 2017 68,279 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 19 May 2016 38,231 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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UV56 ENG is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UV56 ENG, 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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UV56 ENG is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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