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GL07 BFZ

2007 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 BFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,385 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,385 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,868 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,839 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Both rear silencer missing.

Pass 2 May 2015 43,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,434 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 16 Jan 2015 42,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,032 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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GL07 BFZ is a 2007 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL07 BFZ, 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 GL07 BFZ registered?

GL07 BFZ is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is GL07 BFZ safe to buy?

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