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E2 SYR

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,105 mi
Last recorded69,105 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 SYR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 69,105 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 69,101 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2953020 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,347 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 66,346 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,038 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 42,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 35,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,609 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 May 2019 20,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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E2 SYR is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E2 SYR, 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 E2 SYR registered?

E2 SYR is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is E2 SYR safe to buy?

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