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OW16 KZU

2016 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,771 mi
Last recorded44,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 KZU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 44,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner edge 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 44,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,774 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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OW16 KZU is a 2016 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OW16 KZU, 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 OW16 KZU registered?

OW16 KZU is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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The MOT history for OW16 KZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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