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V10 THR

2008 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,077 mi
Last recorded30,077 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 THR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 30,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 29,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 27,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 26,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 25,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 22,618 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 21,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 19,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 13,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2012 10,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2012 10,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 8,474 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 THR is a 2008 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 THR, 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 V10 THR registered?

V10 THR is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is V10 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 THR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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