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LJ08 GPV

2008 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GPV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 69,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 68,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,190 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 44,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 31,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,109 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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LJ08 GPV is a 2008 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LJ08 GPV, 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 LJ08 GPV registered?

LJ08 GPV is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is LJ08 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 GPV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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