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VV08 MRV

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,158 mi
Last recorded136,158 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV08 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 136,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 134,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,757 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 133,914 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2021 129,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,570 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,095 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,310 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,602 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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VV08 MRV is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VV08 MRV, 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 VV08 MRV registered?

VV08 MRV is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is VV08 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV08 MRV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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