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Y8 WCY

2026 BMW 5 Series

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 WCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,026 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in screen (zone b) (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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Y8 WCY is a 2026 BMW 5 Series in Grey. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y8 WCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 0 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y8 WCY registered?

Y8 WCY is a 2026 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 2026.

Is Y8 WCY safe to buy?

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