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M5 ULJ

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ULJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 52,465 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 50,767 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,793 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 48,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 43,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 40,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 35,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,115 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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M5 ULJ is a 2016 BMW M5 in Grey 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 M5 ULJ, 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 M5 ULJ registered?

M5 ULJ is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is M5 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 ULJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 ULJ have outstanding finance?

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