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BOS 188Y

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,598 mi
Last recorded46,598 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOS 188Y
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 46,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 43,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 34,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,087 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,884 miles

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

Rear both tyres inner side wall deteriorated

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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BOS 188Y is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BOS 188Y, 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 BOS 188Y registered?

BOS 188Y is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is BOS 188Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOS 188Y shows 7 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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