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L1 HAN

2008 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 67,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,791 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted on inside edges

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)

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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L1 HAN is a 2008 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L1 HAN, 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

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What year was L1 HAN registered?

L1 HAN is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is L1 HAN safe to buy?

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