2016 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · AF66 RNX
2016 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 42,385 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AF66 RNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 42,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AF66 RNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M5 (AF66 RNX) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AF66 RNX Mileage History
- 12/04/202233,254 mi
- 20/05/202335,965 mi+2,711 mi
- 28/05/202438,077 mi+2,112 mi
- 06/06/202540,551 mi+2,474 mi
- 09/06/202642,385 mi+1,834 mi
Average of roughly 2,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: BMW M5
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling LeaksModerate
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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