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CU08 OTN

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,824 mi
Last recorded94,824 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OTN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,727 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,514 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,383 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 49,974 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,974 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,483 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 11 Oct 2010 25,994 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 OTN is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU08 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

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

Is CU08 OTN safe to buy?

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