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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

R16 HLAMOT history

R16 HLA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

R16 HLA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,954 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 HLA was last recorded at 83,954 miles on 28 May 2026, 6,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,014 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,940 miles
Average per year
7,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,954 miles
  • 2025 – 77,014 miles
  • 2023 – 67,470 miles
  • 2022 – 52,431 miles
  • 2021 – 48,136 miles
  • 2020 – 42,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,954 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated From Propshaft to Diff Has Multiple tears (6.1.7 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,954 miles (+6,940)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    414404784299
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated From Propshaft to Diff Has Multiple tears (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass77,014 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    308696844589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,470 miles (+15,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    693919648304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass52,431 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,431 miles
    Test number
    231523363651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,136 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,136 miles
    Test number
    330373697539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,122 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    132357357150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,911 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    492881997795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    612079786741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about R16 HLA

Does R16 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 HLA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 HLA?
The MOT on R16 HLA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 HLA done?
R16 HLA was recorded at 83,954 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,309 miles a year.
Has R16 HLA ever failed its MOT?
No. R16 HLA has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on R16 HLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 HLA find?
R16 HLA passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated from propshaft to diff has multiple tears.

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