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YK08 CZB

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,069 mi
Last recorded69,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 CZB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 68,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 66,077 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,623 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,597 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 51,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front tyre has been driven on flat and has damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,535 miles

all four tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side light not working but marker light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,120 miles

Service due.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,331 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

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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YK08 CZB is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK08 CZB, 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 YK08 CZB registered?

YK08 CZB is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 CZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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