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SO16 ENU

2016 BMW M5

Orange Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,468 mi
Last recorded23,468 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 ENU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff may be leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 21,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 16,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 12,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 10,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 10,648 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 8,247 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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SO16 ENU is a 2016 BMW M5 in Orange 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 SO16 ENU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO16 ENU registered?

SO16 ENU is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SO16 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 ENU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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