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DV57 ZHP

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,546 mi
Last recorded49,546 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 ZHP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,546 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 49,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,121 miles

PLASTIC COVERS AND SILLS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS AND COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,235 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

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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DV57 ZHP is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DV57 ZHP, 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 DV57 ZHP registered?

DV57 ZHP is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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