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SW08 CVZ

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,321 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,610 miles

Central Front small stone chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2022 68,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,701 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,758 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 63,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,989 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,717 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 46,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,652 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,620 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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SW08 CVZ is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW08 CVZ, 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 SW08 CVZ registered?

SW08 CVZ is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is SW08 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 CVZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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