2008 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · Y9 DBN
2008 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 104,296 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y9 DBN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 104,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
Y9 DBN Mileage History
- 29/08/202198,854 mi
- 27/08/2022101,424 mi+2,570 mi
- 30/05/2024102,136 mi+712 mi
- 29/05/2025104,296 mi+2,160 mi
Average of roughly 1,452 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y9 DBN 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 (Y9 DBN) between August 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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