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RF16 LSE

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 76,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,844 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 38,223 miles

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

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

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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RF16 LSE is a 2016 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RF16 LSE, 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 RF16 LSE registered?

RF16 LSE is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 26 June 2016.

Is RF16 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 LSE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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