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YB57 UVE

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UVE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,030 miles

Both lower rear suspension arms, inner front bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,883 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,854 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2013 40,603 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 40,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

dsc lamp on dash all time

k/d/s reqdue to front tyres scrubbing

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge very close to cords

pad lamp on dash all time

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,969 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 20,969 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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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YB57 UVE is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB57 UVE, 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 YB57 UVE registered?

YB57 UVE is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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