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V10 AXL

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 AXL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 50,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,386 miles

rear diff has slight fluid leak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear diff has slight fluid leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,266 miles

inner surface on both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack/perish

offside front tyre outer sidewall starting to crack/perish

Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,976 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 21,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V10 AXL is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V10 AXL, 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 V10 AXL registered?

V10 AXL is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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