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DU05 LAY

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,030 mi
Last recorded52,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 LAY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 51,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,577 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 50,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,344 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,329 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,173 miles

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 1 Feb 2013 23,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,644 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 22,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 20,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU05 LAY is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU05 LAY, 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 DU05 LAY registered?

DU05 LAY is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU05 LAY safe to buy?

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