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V10 XXM

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,793 mi
Last recorded90,793 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,793 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 89,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 84,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,640 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 79,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 72,547 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,949 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,892 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,259 miles

Advise front tyres lower on the edges and have small splits

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,495 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 XXM 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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

V10 XXM is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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