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YC08 OJM

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,414 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 121,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 116,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,802 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 110,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 98,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,599 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E,M.L ON

Pass 23 May 2017 86,900 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 78,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 73,531 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low from inner edgse

Pass 27 May 2011 23,047 miles

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

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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YC08 OJM is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC08 OJM, 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 YC08 OJM registered?

YC08 OJM is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is YC08 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 OJM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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