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BF08 WJN

2008 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WJN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,713 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2014 59,437 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 59,437 miles

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 3 Jun 2013 55,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 55,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,419 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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BF08 WJN is a 2008 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF08 WJN, 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 BF08 WJN registered?

BF08 WJN is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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