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LYN 56X

2008 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,957 mi
Last recorded48,957 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 56X
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,957 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 48,657 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE RPM EXCESSIVELY HIGH ON ITS OWN, UNABLE TO CONTROL VIA THROTTLE PEDAL. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2022 48,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 43,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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Fail 23 Jul 2014 39,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

PAD SENSOR LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,194 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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LYN 56X is a 2008 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYN 56X, 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 LYN 56X registered?

LYN 56X is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LYN 56X safe to buy?

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