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MGZ 9872

2016 BMW M5

Orange Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,239 mi
Last recorded57,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 9872
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 57,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 57,188 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer surfaces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 33,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 33,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 22,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 20,944 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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MGZ 9872 is a 2016 BMW M5 in Orange with a 4,400cc 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 MGZ 9872, 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 MGZ 9872 registered?

MGZ 9872 is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is MGZ 9872 safe to buy?

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