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YF08 XTS

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,663 mi
Last recorded42,663 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XTS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,663 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 40,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,375 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 35,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 31,552 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,442 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,743 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,544 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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YF08 XTS is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF08 XTS, 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 YF08 XTS registered?

YF08 XTS is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is YF08 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 XTS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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