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M500 DAA

2008 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,221 mi
Last recorded61,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DAA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 61,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,092 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,650 miles

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

Handbrake travel high still passed efficiency

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside/offside (5.2.3 (j))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 60,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Handbrake travel high still passed efficiency

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,533 miles

Front wipers smeary

Handbrake travel excessive

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 57,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,857 miles

Offside rear suspension arm front bush slightly delaminating

Offside rear tyre 4mm

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,902 miles

advise n/s/f tyrte has cut in outer wall ( not to plies )

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,825 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 29,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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M500 DAA is a 2008 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M500 DAA, 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 M500 DAA registered?

M500 DAA is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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