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C9 PWM

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,926 mi
Last recorded60,926 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 PWM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 60,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 60,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 45,686 miles

Offside side repeater light output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,180 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 29,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 20,064 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 12,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 11,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C9 PWM is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C9 PWM, 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 C9 PWM registered?

C9 PWM is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is C9 PWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 PWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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