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M42 KLP

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,785 mi
Last recorded99,785 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 KLP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,980 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 77,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 77,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 75,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both tyres severely worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2019 75,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 27% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 27% (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear tyre severely worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tye severely worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 27% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 27% (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear tyre severely worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tye severely worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 64,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,541 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre as several cuts in side walls.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,362 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,445 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 30,445 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M42 KLP is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M42 KLP, 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 M42 KLP registered?

M42 KLP is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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