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AY57 XYO

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,012 mi
Last recorded104,012 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XYO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 104,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,353 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,912 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,065 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,969 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel indicating adjustment required

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has little reserve travel indicating adjustment required

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,019 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,611 miles

(3) Both front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,387 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,951 miles

(2) Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,604 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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AY57 XYO is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY57 XYO, 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 AY57 XYO registered?

AY57 XYO is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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