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HN08 MBO

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,459 mi
Last recorded110,459 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 MBO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 110,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,799 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 100,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,479 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,505 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,420 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 27 Jan 2017 79,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 79,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,044 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,470 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 31,274 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

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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HN08 MBO is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HN08 MBO, 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 HN08 MBO registered?

HN08 MBO is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 MBO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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