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ML08 ZRP

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,753 mi
Last recorded61,753 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 ZRP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 61,753 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on limit needs changing asap (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 58,229 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays

Fail 17 May 2016 58,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Covers

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays

Pass 19 May 2015 50,257 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 51,853 miles

Oil leak from oil cooler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 51,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak from oil cooler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 47,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,457 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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ML08 ZRP is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML08 ZRP, 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 ML08 ZRP registered?

ML08 ZRP is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is ML08 ZRP safe to buy?

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