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B18 WLL

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,429 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,403 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,415 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has slight damage

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut across threads but not showing cords

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,855 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut across threads but not showing cords

nearside front has slight damage to inner rim and trye inner side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2012 46,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,133 miles

boot has load assets

engine covers and under trays fitted

horn is not that loud

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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B18 WLL is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B18 WLL, 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 B18 WLL registered?

B18 WLL is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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