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FA07 XPX

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,250 mi
Last recorded73,250 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XPX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,250 miles

Exhaust noisy both rear boxes have been removed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy both rear boxes have been removed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,178 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,178 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,842 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 62,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,519 miles

Exhaust noisy both rear boxes removed (7.1.4)

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

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

engine mangement light on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,519 miles

Exhaust noisy both rear boxes removed (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,946 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 47,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,013 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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FA07 XPX is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA07 XPX, 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 FA07 XPX registered?

FA07 XPX is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 27 August 2007.

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