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473 BLA

2018 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,161 mi
Last recorded53,161 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M534,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 BLA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 285/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked/perishing 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 51,011 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 51,011 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,426 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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473 BLA is a 2018 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,140 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 473 BLA, 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 8 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 473 BLA registered?

473 BLA is a 2018 BMW M5, first registered on 5 December 2018.

Is 473 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 BLA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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