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B3 GTH

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,995 mi
Last recorded63,995 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GTH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 63,995 miles

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 60,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 55,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,885 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 35,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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B3 GTH is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B3 GTH, 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 B3 GTH registered?

B3 GTH is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is B3 GTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 GTH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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