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R1 UFO

2016 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,392 mi
Last recorded40,392 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 UFO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 40,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 31,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 22,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,811 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 20,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,484 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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R1 UFO is a 2016 BMW M5 in Purple with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R1 UFO, 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 R1 UFO registered?

R1 UFO is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 9 October 2016.

Is R1 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 UFO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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