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AF16 WSX

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,941 mi
Last recorded45,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WSX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 45,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,546 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 41,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,171 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,638 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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AF16 WSX is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF16 WSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 WSX registered?

AF16 WSX is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AF16 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 WSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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