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FJ57 WYD

2008 BMW M5

White Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,076 mi
Last recorded60,076 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 WYD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 60,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,997 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 41,969 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN VERY LOW AND JUST LEGAL

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,387 miles

Front wipers smearing

NS number plate light dim

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,387 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

NS number plate light dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,404 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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FJ57 WYD is a 2008 BMW M5 in White with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ57 WYD, 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 FJ57 WYD registered?

FJ57 WYD is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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