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A27 LMR

2016 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,264 mi
Last recorded57,264 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 LMR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 151,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,092 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 149,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 143,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 36,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,748 miles

Front wiperbalder smearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 30,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,699 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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A27 LMR is a 2016 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2016 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 40,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A27 LMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A27 LMR registered?

A27 LMR is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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