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SO66 HTZ

2016 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,718 mi
Last recorded58,718 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 HTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 58,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 48,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,414 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,629 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 35,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,700 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 19,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 16,880 miles

manufacturers guard fitted to underside

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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SO66 HTZ 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 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 SO66 HTZ, 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 SO66 HTZ registered?

SO66 HTZ is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is SO66 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO66 HTZ shows 10 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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