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M5 YCT

2008 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,286 mi
Last recorded77,286 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YCT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,334 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,412 miles

Nearside front tyre, tread wearing low on edges

Offside front tyre, tread wearing low on edges.

Pass 18 May 2015 53,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,513 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 YCT is a 2008 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCT, 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

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What year was M5 YCT registered?

M5 YCT is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is M5 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YCT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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