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V10 GSJ

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,462 mi
Last recorded104,462 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 GSJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 104,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 89,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,576 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,923 miles

under sheilds + engine covers fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,500 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,365 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 GSJ is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GSJ, 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 GSJ registered?

V10 GSJ is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is V10 GSJ safe to buy?

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