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V10 GFU

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 99,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,855 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,498 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 97,498 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,067 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 94,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,709 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,879 miles

ns door mirror missing

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,824 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,806 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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V10 GFU is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 V10 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

V10 GFU is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is V10 GFU safe to buy?

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