2008 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · V10 MSU
2008 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,672 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V10 MSU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 103,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
V10 MSU Mileage History
- 07/03/201146,304 mi
- 22/02/201259,131 mi+12,827 mi
- 22/02/201259,131 mi
- 06/03/201360,769 mi+1,638 mi
- 07/03/201463,404 mi+2,635 mi
- 07/03/201463,404 mi
- 02/03/201567,723 mi+4,319 mi
- 12/03/201567,240 mi-483 mi
- 09/03/201671,681 mi+4,441 mi
- 09/03/201775,344 mi+3,663 mi
- 09/02/201880,031 mi+4,687 mi
- 31/01/201986,892 mi+6,861 mi
- 27/01/202092,199 mi+5,307 mi
- 29/01/202196,598 mi+4,399 mi
- 02/02/202299,965 mi+3,367 mi
- 09/01/2023101,211 mi+1,246 mi
- 09/01/2023101,211 mi
- 08/02/2024102,388 mi+1,177 mi
- 08/02/2024102,388 mi
- 17/02/2025102,602 mi+214 mi
- 06/05/2026103,672 mi+1,070 mi
Average of roughly 3,783 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V10 MSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M5 (V10 MSU) between March 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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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- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
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 StressSerious
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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