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M5 FLY

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FLY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,382 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 23 May 2016 54,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has slight wear to both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,788 miles

nearside front road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Pass 11 May 2011 44,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,932 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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M5 FLY is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M5 FLY, 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 M5 FLY registered?

M5 FLY is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is M5 FLY safe to buy?

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