2016 BMW M5 · 1,974 MOT tests
2016 BMW M5 reliability
2016 BMW M5s fail 7.2% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 M5 years (1,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- 7.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 65% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 49,120
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,974
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW M5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.7%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Side repeater not working 0.71%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.56%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.41%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.42%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.32%)
Is a 2016 BMW M5 reliable?
2016 BMW M5s fail 7.2% of first MOT tests, 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 M5 years (1,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW M5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.01% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.76% of tests), side repeater not working (0.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW M5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW M5 shows 49,120 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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