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R900 SDC

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 SDC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,483 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 83,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 80,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,610 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,607 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakebind (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,282 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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R900 SDC is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R900 SDC, 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 R900 SDC registered?

R900 SDC is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is R900 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 SDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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