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V100 RPM

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,731 mi
Last recorded75,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 RPM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 75,731 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,609 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,649 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,653 miles

offside front tyre has a cut to tread, no visible cord

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,326 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,458 miles

Rear tyres low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,975 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 28 Sep 2012 33,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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V100 RPM is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V100 RPM, 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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V100 RPM is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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