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B16 DMC

2016 BMW M5

Orange Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,139 mi
Last recorded96,139 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DMC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 96,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,379 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 52,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 35,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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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B16 DMC is a 2016 BMW M5 in Orange with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B16 DMC, 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 B16 DMC registered?

B16 DMC is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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