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KN16 ZWY

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 ZWY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 128,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 127,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 126,982 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre very close to legal limit

Service light on

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 10,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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KN16 ZWY is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KN16 ZWY, 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 KN16 ZWY registered?

KN16 ZWY is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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