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WK08 KAJ

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 KAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective linkage loose on wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,815 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 14 Jul 2021 66,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,455 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,718 miles

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 13 Apr 2015 53,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,629 miles

hand brake travel high/ under body covered in trims

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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WK08 KAJ is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WK08 KAJ, 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 WK08 KAJ registered?

WK08 KAJ is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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