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YH58 WGF

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,653 mi
Last recorded38,653 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 WGF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,653 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,022 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 35,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not able to inspect due to flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,900 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing.

Pass 7 May 2019 33,862 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 33,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 32,227 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 32,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,811 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 25,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,450 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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YH58 WGF 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 72.2%.

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 YH58 WGF, 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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YH58 WGF is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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