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BG57 YLA

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,238 mi
Last recorded124,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 YLA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 64,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,807 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,843 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 21,940 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG57 YLA is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG57 YLA, 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 BG57 YLA registered?

BG57 YLA is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is BG57 YLA safe to buy?

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