2008 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · M5 GFE
2008 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05/03/2008. Recorded mileage 92,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4999cc
M5 GFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 92,384 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.
M5 GFE Mileage History
- 21/09/202283,203 mi
- 22/09/202283,203 mi
- 21/09/202386,149 mi+2,946 mi
- 16/09/202489,046 mi+2,897 mi
- 05/09/202592,384 mi+3,338 mi
Average of roughly 3,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 GFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M5 (M5 GFE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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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