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F18 TCS

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,661 mi
Last recorded78,661 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 TCS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads wearing close

Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,407 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,871 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,862 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,973 miles

near-side front tyre cracking at outer shoulder

off-side front tyre cracking at outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,737 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,504 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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F18 TCS is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F18 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F18 TCS registered?

F18 TCS is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is F18 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 TCS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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