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N19 RHG

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 RHG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 112,621 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,056 miles

nsf tyre has deep cut to sidewall but not to ply or cord

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,254 miles

Eml on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,254 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,368 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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N19 RHG is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N19 RHG, 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 N19 RHG registered?

N19 RHG is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is N19 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 RHG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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