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YG08 KFA

2008 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KFA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 98,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,871 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 17 Nov 2020 90,125 miles

all tyres starting to crack on outer edge of treads

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,878 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,465 miles

Nearside Front 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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YG08 KFA is a 2008 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG08 KFA, 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 YG08 KFA registered?

YG08 KFA is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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