2016 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · SO16 ENU
2016 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 23,468 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 4395cc
SO16 ENU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 23,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
SO16 ENU Mileage History
- 31/08/202115,299 mi
- 25/08/202216,964 mi+1,665 mi
- 20/09/202319,653 mi+2,689 mi
- 30/09/202421,201 mi+1,548 mi
- 24/10/202523,468 mi+2,267 mi
Average of roughly 1,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO16 ENU 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 (SO16 ENU) between August 2021 and October 2025.
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.
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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