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M399 AFF

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM399 AFF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,679 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 108,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,176 miles

all 4 brake discs show signs of surface corrosion to outer faces

both front tyres wprn on inner shoulder edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,608 miles

rear brake pads 85% worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to both rear brake discs,outer faces

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,890 miles

nearside front inner tread edge slighly disfigured

offside front inner tread edge slighly disfigured

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,517 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 21,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,904 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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M399 AFF is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M399 AFF, 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 M399 AFF registered?

M399 AFF is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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