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ERZ 4791

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 4791
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,903 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,036 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 57,036 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,556 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished starting to crack

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,541 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 48,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,823 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,339 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 44,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 38,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,771 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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ERZ 4791 is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ERZ 4791, 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

How do I check the history of ERZ 4791?

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What year was ERZ 4791 registered?

ERZ 4791 is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is ERZ 4791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 4791 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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