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AK57 SWO

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,590 mi
Last recorded142,590 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SWO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 142,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 139,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 138,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 135,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 134,967 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 134,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn excessive (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn excessive (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 120,282 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,078 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 70,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,252 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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AK57 SWO is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 61,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 19 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK57 SWO registered?

AK57 SWO is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is AK57 SWO safe to buy?

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