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SR65 FCU

2016 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR65 FCU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,977 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 55,396 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 48,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 39,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,621 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))

Pass 24 May 2019 19,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 18,970 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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SR65 FCU is a 2016 BMW M5 in Red 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 SR65 FCU, 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 SR65 FCU registered?

SR65 FCU is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 24 February 2016.

Is SR65 FCU safe to buy?

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