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CA66 VYW

2017 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,442 mi
Last recorded212,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M536,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 212,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 212,359 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 197,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 172,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,586 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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CA66 VYW is a 2017 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.5% with a typical mileage of 36,426 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 CA66 VYW, 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 9 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA66 VYW registered?

CA66 VYW is a 2017 BMW M5, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is CA66 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 VYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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