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OY58 VLK

2008 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,213 mi
Last recorded89,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M558,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 VLK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2017 56,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 54,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 33,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 20,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 18,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2011 18,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

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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OY58 VLK is a 2008 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY58 VLK, 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 OY58 VLK registered?

OY58 VLK is a 2008 BMW M5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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