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VO08 LBA

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,193 mi
Last recorded108,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,854 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,644 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,644 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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VO08 LBA is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO08 LBA, 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 VO08 LBA registered?

VO08 LBA is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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