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A3 WMS

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,988 mi
Last recorded46,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WMS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,793 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,070 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (ADVISE) tyre excessively cracked and perished advise replace as soon as possible! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 44,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,234 miles

Horn not sounding fully

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

Offside rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 18 Dec 2015 36,218 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Horn not sounding fully

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

Offside rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,703 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in bead protector both rear tyres and offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,976 miles

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

all tyres cut in outer sidewall bead

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,221 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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A3 WMS 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 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 WMS, 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 A3 WMS registered?

A3 WMS is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is A3 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WMS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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