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M5 XPP

2021 BMW 116

Blue Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XPP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2026 117,232 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 30,060 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 30,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 21,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,889 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,626 miles

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod slight play in it

Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight bulb not working (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear unable to test rear seat belts due to seats laying down

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod slight play in it

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,449 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,387 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 45,673 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 28 Dec 2017 45,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,748 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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M5 XPP is a 2021 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2021 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 XPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 5 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M5 XPP registered?

M5 XPP is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2021.

Is M5 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XPP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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