2008 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · LF08 BWC
2008 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 60,150 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4999cc
LF08 BWC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 60,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LF08 BWC Mileage History
- 18/01/202253,484 mi
- 05/06/202453,531 mi+47 mi
- 03/06/202560,146 mi+6,615 mi
- 04/06/202560,150 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,975 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LF08 BWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M5 (LF08 BWC) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
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