2016 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · LP16 FEM
2016 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 60,357 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LP16 FEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 60,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LP16 FEM Mileage History
- 06/03/202340,447 mi
- 28/03/202447,064 mi+6,617 mi
- 25/09/202449,063 mi+1,999 mi
- 17/09/202555,388 mi+6,325 mi
- 20/03/202660,357 mi+4,969 mi
Average of roughly 6,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP16 FEM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M5 (LP16 FEM) between March 2023 and March 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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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