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AE16 VWB

2016 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,856 mi
Last recorded37,856 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VWB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 34,755 miles

Rear diff' seepage of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,092 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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AE16 VWB is a 2016 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE16 VWB, 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 AE16 VWB registered?

AE16 VWB is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is AE16 VWB safe to buy?

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