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BU08 MHF

2008 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MHF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 96,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,216 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,198 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,033 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 67,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,054 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,341 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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BU08 MHF is a 2008 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU08 MHF, 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 BU08 MHF registered?

BU08 MHF is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is BU08 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 MHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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