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P8 KLD

2008 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 KLD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 114,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,711 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,280 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,357 miles

Non standard system fitted but is in average condition.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Non standard system fitted but is in average condition.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2013 60,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,100 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,864 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 29,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KLD is a 2008 BMW M5 in Grey 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 KLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P8 KLD registered?

P8 KLD is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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