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YH08 AUO

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,026 mi
Last recorded56,026 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AUO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 56,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 56,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,066 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff [leaking on rear exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 54,060 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff [leaking on rear exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,343 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in tyre both front tyres ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 38,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,837 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs moreso on inner surface.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 28,937 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 28,937 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 24,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,829 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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YH08 AUO 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 86.7%.

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 YH08 AUO, 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 YH08 AUO registered?

YH08 AUO is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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