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GB03 PUT

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB03 PUT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2024 95,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 91,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 88,383 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 81,619 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,033 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 64,030 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,460 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)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,501 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 38,439 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 38,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,067 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,711 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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GB03 PUT is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GB03 PUT, 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 GB03 PUT registered?

GB03 PUT is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is GB03 PUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB03 PUT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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