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V10 WEF

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 127,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fowling on top of anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,397 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 114,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 108,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,070 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,475 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,315 miles

oil leak from engine

one horn inop

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,150 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 WEF is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

V10 WEF is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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