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WIW 244

2017 BMW M5

Grey Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,418 mi
Last recorded45,418 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M536,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 244
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 45,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank shield covered in underseal

Pass 15 May 2025 93,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fuel tank shield corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 93,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 43,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,075 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 49,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,325 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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WIW 244 is a 2017 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WIW 244, 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.

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What year was WIW 244 registered?

WIW 244 is a 2017 BMW M5, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is WIW 244 safe to buy?

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