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EK08 MSY

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,832 mi
Last recorded72,832 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MSY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 72,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,842 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,849 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,849 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,453 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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EK08 MSY is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EK08 MSY, 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 EK08 MSY registered?

EK08 MSY is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 MSY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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