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AC08 XAU

2008 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XAU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,716 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 18 Jul 2017 86,778 miles

Front nearside and offside tread wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,355 miles

Front nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on edges of tread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,125 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,681 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,208 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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AC08 XAU is a 2008 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC08 XAU, 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 AC08 XAU registered?

AC08 XAU is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AC08 XAU safe to buy?

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