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P8 CKT

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,545 mi
Last recorded98,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 CKT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

evidence of front wheels rubbing but not during lock to lock checks

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,051 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 88,456 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,560 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and base rubber starting to come through

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,885 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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P8 CKT is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 58,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P8 CKT, 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 18 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P8 CKT registered?

P8 CKT is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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