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DY58 WFA

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,699 mi
Last recorded114,699 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 WFA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 114,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 113,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,406 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,667 miles

discs slightly corroded all round

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,470 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 92,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,856 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,459 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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DY58 WFA is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY58 WFA, 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 DY58 WFA registered?

DY58 WFA is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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