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DE16 OBH

2016 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,538 mi
Last recorded39,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 OBH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 36,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 30,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 22,350 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 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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DE16 OBH is a 2016 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE16 OBH, 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 DE16 OBH registered?

DE16 OBH is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is DE16 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 OBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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