2016 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · YF16 RRZ
2016 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 95,506 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,506 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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YF16 RRZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 95,506 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.
YF16 RRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M5 (YF16 RRZ) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YF16 RRZ Mileage History
- 01/06/202287,371 mi
- 01/06/202391,211 mi+3,840 mi
- 08/08/202493,286 mi+2,075 mi
- 25/11/202595,506 mi+2,220 mi
Average of roughly 2,334 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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