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UR60 SMC

2016 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,491 mi
Last recorded42,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR60 SMC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 42,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 34,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 30,404 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,273 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 20,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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UR60 SMC 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 UR60 SMC, 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

How do I check the history of UR60 SMC?

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What year was UR60 SMC registered?

UR60 SMC is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is UR60 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for UR60 SMC 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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