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FOX 729L

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,501 mi
Last recorded60,501 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 729L
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 60,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 57,582 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 57,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 53,522 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 53,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,799 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 28 Jan 2020 40,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,744 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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FOX 729L is a 2016 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FOX 729L, 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 FOX 729L registered?

FOX 729L is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 12 November 2016.

Is FOX 729L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOX 729L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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