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SA66 VPJ

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 VPJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both indicator side repeaters are very dim

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 36,828 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,959 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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SA66 VPJ is a 2016 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA66 VPJ, 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 SA66 VPJ registered?

SA66 VPJ is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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