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S88 WTR

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 WTR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 110,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 105,941 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 89,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 50,700 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,812 miles

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Fail 1 Feb 2021 86,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm and worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,443 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,513 miles

Offside front tyre has shallow cuts on the outer sidewall and tread is worn low on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,964 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,578 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

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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S88 WTR is a 2016 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S88 WTR, 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 S88 WTR registered?

S88 WTR is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is S88 WTR safe to buy?

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