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EA16 VLJ

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,721 mi
Last recorded46,721 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 46,721 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 32,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 27,555 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 22,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,107 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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EA16 VLJ 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 EA16 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA16 VLJ registered?

EA16 VLJ is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is EA16 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 VLJ 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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