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BD57 MLU

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MLU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,948 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (rear bush) slightly perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 about 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,948 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (rear bush) slightly perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 about 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight leveling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perishing and wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 35 19 3mm wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perishing and wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 35 19 3mm wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,088 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,692 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,696 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 62,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,198 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,363 miles

serious oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

serious oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

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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BD57 MLU is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD57 MLU, 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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BD57 MLU is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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