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515 CWD

2016 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M540,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration515 CWD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,760 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,914 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 27 Sep 2023 71,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,300 miles

Front front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 35,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,619 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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515 CWD is a 2016 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 515 CWD, 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 515 CWD registered?

515 CWD is a 2016 BMW M5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 515 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 515 CWD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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