12 problems have been reported for the 2008 BMW M5. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 2008 BMW M5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Equipment | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Power Train | |
| Seats | |
| Air Bag | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Exterior Lighting |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 BMW M5 in 2008.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW M5, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 BMW M5 with the BMW M5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 M5 is 12 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the BMW M5 is 8.