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M5 FXM

2008 BMW M5

White Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FXM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,946 miles

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 90,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,361 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 87,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 84,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,753 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

slight damage nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,507 miles

slight damage to both ns tyres on outer wall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,377 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,246 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 59,246 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,060 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,005 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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M5 FXM is a 2008 BMW M5 in White with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M5 FXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M5 FXM?

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What year was M5 FXM registered?

M5 FXM is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is M5 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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