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BM57 SEL

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,320 mi
Last recorded65,320 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM57 SEL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,320 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner edge worn, close to cords showing through

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,178 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner edge worn, close to cords showing through

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,045 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

nail in offside front tyre (not leaking).

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,550 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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BM57 SEL is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BM57 SEL, 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 BM57 SEL registered?

BM57 SEL is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BM57 SEL safe to buy?

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