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V10 WWS

2008 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 119,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,951 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,382 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,198 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,037 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 73,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,536 miles

Offside lower sill damage. all welds intact.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover's fitted obscuring view of components.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,596 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 47,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,828 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 WWS is a 2008 BMW M5 in Silver 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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

V10 WWS is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is V10 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 WWS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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