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M4 DCM

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 DCM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 60,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight pothole damage

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,071 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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M4 DCM is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M4 DCM, 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 M4 DCM registered?

M4 DCM is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is M4 DCM safe to buy?

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