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M5 UOO

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,179 mi
Last recorded51,179 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UOO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 51,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 50,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 49,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,923 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,705 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,546 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,138 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,743 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 UOO is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue 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 M5 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

M5 UOO is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is M5 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 UOO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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