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M5 VPX

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 70,233 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 70,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 69,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 69,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,269 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 37,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 22,904 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 VPX is a 2016 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

M5 VPX is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is M5 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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