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M5 XNO

2008 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,832 mi
Last recorded89,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XNO
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 89,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 87,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,991 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering fluid reservoir pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,186 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,021 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,937 miles

rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,279 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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M5 XNO is a 2008 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 XNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 XNO registered?

M5 XNO is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M5 XNO safe to buy?

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