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A5 DAC

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,517 mi
Last recorded134,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DAC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 134,197 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 134,197 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 132,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,209 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 121,160 miles

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

Undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of suspension and steering

Pass 13 Feb 2021 115,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,380 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,509 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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A5 DAC is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 40,393 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 DAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 DAC registered?

A5 DAC is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is A5 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DAC 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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