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CU08 NFK

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 NFK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,367 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,111 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,826 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 74,826 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,405 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,431 miles

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

rear diff damp

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,216 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,086 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

park brake lever travel is slightly high

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,883 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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CU08 NFK is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CU08 NFK, 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 CU08 NFK registered?

CU08 NFK is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CU08 NFK safe to buy?

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