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EF57 WBW

2007 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,403 mi
Last recorded49,403 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WBW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 49,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,630 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,389 miles

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

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)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,367 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 25,475 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,555 miles

Advise early replacment of rear tyres

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 19,174 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,329 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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EF57 WBW is a 2007 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF57 WBW, 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 EF57 WBW registered?

EF57 WBW is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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