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AR07 SXE

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 SXE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,745 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From sleeve join(s) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside& Offside headlamp aim(s) are on upper limits at the time of test

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has oil residue on casing and near front prop-seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,461 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,625 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,902 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,869 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,251 miles

one horn not working

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,507 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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AR07 SXE is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AR07 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR07 SXE registered?

AR07 SXE is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 9 August 2007.

Is AR07 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 SXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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