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Y14 ROL

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,406 mi
Last recorded44,406 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 ROL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 44,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 43,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 42,570 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,299 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 31 Aug 2022 40,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front windscreen has stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 32,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,601 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 5,164 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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Y14 ROL is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y14 ROL, 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 Y14 ROL registered?

Y14 ROL is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is Y14 ROL safe to buy?

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