2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 BMW m5 MOT pass rate and common faults

388 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 388 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.8%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Suspension1.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Wheels0.5%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 BMW m5?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2016 BMW m5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 388 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW m5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW m5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).