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RO16 FBF

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,544 mi
Last recorded61,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 FBF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and has chunks missing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and has chunks missing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 50,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2021 29,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,825 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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RO16 FBF is a 2016 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RO16 FBF, 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 RO16 FBF registered?

RO16 FBF is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is RO16 FBF safe to buy?

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