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L30 OUD

2007 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M561,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 OUD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 91,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,180 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 88,991 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2021 88,991 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,314 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Wiper blades could be better

Fail 5 Jul 2019 87,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test In swept area ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,472 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted and both outer sills covered

Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,471 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted and both outer sills covered

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and tread low

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm limit. ATT SOON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Outer sills and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,219 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front wheel rubs on inner wing plastic panel on lock

Sills covered

Slight buckle in both front wheels

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,219 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front wheel rubs on inner wing plastic panel on lock

Sills covered

Slight buckle in both front wheels

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged (Slight buckle)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,152 miles

both front tyres badly perished and wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn just above legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,152 miles

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

both front tyres badly perished and wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn just above legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,973 miles

both front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,722 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,242 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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L30 OUD is a 2007 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L30 OUD, 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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L30 OUD is a 2007 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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