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D2 EGR

2008 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 EGR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 94,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,538 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,958 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,523 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 71,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,354 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 28,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 20,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,059 miles

advise both front alloy roadwheels differant from rear

advise front tyres 255/40/19 advise rear tyres 225/30/20

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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D2 EGR is a 2008 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D2 EGR, 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 D2 EGR registered?

D2 EGR is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is D2 EGR safe to buy?

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