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FV16 BLN

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 BLN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,993 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 94,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 87,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,341 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 48,341 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,036 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 22,036 miles

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

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

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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FV16 BLN is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV16 BLN, 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 FV16 BLN registered?

FV16 BLN is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is FV16 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 BLN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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