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4 KLF

2008 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 KLF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,061 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,841 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,531 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,891 miles

All discs corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 36,891 miles

All discs corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,933 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,603 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 22,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,452 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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4 KLF is a 2008 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 4 KLF, 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 4 KLF registered?

4 KLF is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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