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HY08 LJX

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 103,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 102,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 102,388 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,211 miles

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

suspension level light on dash

Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,211 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear diff oil leak

suspension level light on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,965 miles

front disc corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,344 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,681 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,131 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,304 miles

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

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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HY08 LJX is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY08 LJX, 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 HY08 LJX registered?

HY08 LJX is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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