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WU16 ULK

2016 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,863 mi
Last recorded37,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 5 Series51,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ULK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 37,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 37,740 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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WU16 ULK is a 2016 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 WU16 ULK, 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 WU16 ULK?

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What year was WU16 ULK registered?

WU16 ULK is a 2016 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is WU16 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 ULK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU16 ULK have outstanding finance?

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