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AE08 TWY

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,833 mi
Last recorded97,833 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TWY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 97,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 96,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 95,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,317 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2019 75,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,342 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,342 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre inner tread worn through layers

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,086 miles

front tyres worn slick on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,344 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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AE08 TWY is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AE08 TWY, 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 AE08 TWY registered?

AE08 TWY is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is AE08 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TWY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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