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B18 VAA

2016 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,365 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 45,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 42,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 42,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 26,648 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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B18 VAA is a 2016 BMW M5 in Green 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 B18 VAA, 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 B18 VAA registered?

B18 VAA is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is B18 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 VAA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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