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M5 XKY

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,168 mi
Last recorded67,168 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 67,168 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,849 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 63,938 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 59,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 49,831 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,063 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 39,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,467 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 15,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,111 miles

NSF tyre side wall cut

NSR tyre side wall cut

Fail 18 Jul 2011 5,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF tyre side wall cut

NSR tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Jan 2011 4,444 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 XKY is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

M5 XKY is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is M5 XKY safe to buy?

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