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NEL 3E

2008 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,010 mi
Last recorded81,010 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 3E
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 79,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 78,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,753 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,675 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 45,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,169 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,883 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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NEL 3E is a 2008 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NEL 3E, 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 NEL 3E registered?

NEL 3E is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is NEL 3E safe to buy?

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