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L111 PHB

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,017 mi
Last recorded53,017 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 PHB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,583 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,752 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,797 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 12,793 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)

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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L111 PHB is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L111 PHB, 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 L111 PHB registered?

L111 PHB is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is L111 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 PHB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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