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AP08 AGO

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AGO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 83,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,516 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,211 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,215 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front discs liped

rear pads wearing low

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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AP08 AGO is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP08 AGO, 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 AP08 AGO registered?

AP08 AGO is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AP08 AGO safe to buy?

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